A DOUCAI 'FLORAL' BOWL QIANONG SEAL MARK AND PERIOD

the deep rounded sides rising from a straight foot to a gently everted rim, finely decorated on the interior with a medallion of composite iron-red, white and blue-petalled flowers encircled by interlocking blue and green strapwork, the exterior with six similar clusters of flowers springing from the foot and framed by interlocked foliate and budded scrolls forming strapwork panels, all below a yellow-ground band of underglaze-blue ruyi at the rim, the base inscribed with a six-character seal mark in underglaze-blue

Ingrid Gruterich Asiatische Kunsthandlung, Essen, 1975.

The bowl is slightly warped at the rim. There are some minor glaze pulls just above the foot. The mark has at least three burst glaze bubbles around it, the largest one just below the Qing character. There are some minor enamel wear and surface scratches. General glaze firing imperfections such as iron spots and burst glaze bubbles.
"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."