A FAMILLE-ROSE 'CHICKEN AND ROOSTER' DISH QING DYNASTY, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY

of shallow form supported on a low tapered foot, the exterior decorated with chickens and rooster in a grassy pasture with craggy rocks, peony, chrysanthemum and narcissus sprays, among bamboo, picked out in green, pink, blue, yellow, brown and black enamel, the interior medallion painted with a similar palette depicting a rooster and hen below a plantain tree, the based inscribed with a four-character mark in underglaze-blue within a double-square, Caihua Tang zhi (Hall of Brilliant Colors)

An approx 25mm hairline to interior at 1 O'clock. A 4mm restored rim chip at 12 o'clock, otherwise in very good general condition.
"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."

The hallmark Caihua Tang zhi refers to a location in the Forbidden City in Beijing established during the Qianlong period and used in the early 19th century. Compare a closely related dish sold in our Hong Kong rooms, 27th May 1978, lot 735.