A WUCAI 'FIGURE' BOWL MARK AND PERIOD OF WANLI

with rounded sides supported on a short foot, painted to the exterior with two devotees bearing offerings alternating with a dragon and deer, the latter carrying further offerings, the procession of figures and animals traversing on a landscape of scattered flowers and vividly imagined cloud scrolls, all below a border of florets encircling the rim, the interior painted with an unusual winged dragon with fins and a serpentine body terminating in a fish tail, among wisps of clouds enclosed in a double bordered medallion, the base inscribed in underglaze blue with a six-character reign mark within a double-circle

The bowl is in overall good condition. There is a small glaze flake under the inner mouthrim. The iron red and enamels have been generally well preserved, except for a few occasional flakes and surface scratches.
"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."