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A YELLOW-GROUND GREEN-ENAMELLED 'DRAGON' BOWL SEAL MARK AND PERIOD OF DAOGUANG
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 HKD
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Description
- porcelain
with an everted rim, deftly incised around the sides with two five-clawed dragons chasing a 'flaming pearl' below a foliate scroll at the rim and ruyi encircling the base, all enamelled in green and reserved on a yellow ground, the interior similarly decorated with longevity symbol shou, the base left white and inscribed in underglaze blue with a six-character seal mark
Condition
The bowl is in very good overall condition. There are a couple of nicks to the footrim, original to the piece, a small burst air bubble to the interior shou medallion border and a few light scratches to the underside.
"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."
"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."