A DUTCH-DECORATED KAKIEMON-STYLE CHINESE DISH QING DYNASTY, CIRCA 1750

the shallow rounded sides rising from a tapering foot to an everted rim, enamelled to the interior with a Kakiemon-style design of quail beneath overhanging flowers, all within a band of four quatrefoil panels enclosing pairs of quail and reserved on a dense prunus and cracked-ice ground, the exterior entirely plain

The foot ring pierced with two 3mm diameter apertures to enable the dish to be suspended on the wall; a 9mm shallow chip to foot ring and numerous small firing cracks to the base. Other minor firing imperfections elsewhere and some rubbing to the iron-red enamels, as visible in the catalogue image.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."