A DOUCAI 'NARCISSUS' DISH YONGZHENG MARK AND PERIOD

the curved sides rising from a slightly tapered foot, the interior painted in enamels and shades of cobalt blue, with narcissus growing from two ornamental pierced garden rocks, under two arching clusters of nandina berries, with a small sprig of lingzhi to the left, the exterior with further pierced ornamental rocks and lingzhi, bamboo, narcissus and nandina berries, the base inscribed with a six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double circle

The dish has a slight warp, over-painting to the rim covering approximately seven small rim chips and over-spray to the well, several re-touched burst glaze bubbles around the exterior of the foot, rubbing and loss to the green, yellow and white enamels of the interior medallion and glaze scratches to the interior.
"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."