A YELLOW-GROUND GREEN AND AUBERGINE DECORATED 'DRAGON' DISH KANGXI MARK AND PERIOD

the center decorated with a central medallion of double incised outline enclosing two scaly, sinuous five-clawed dragons contesting a 'flaming pearl' amidst clouds and flames, surrounded by a band of peony, chrysanthemum, prunus, camellia and lotus sprays in the cavetto, the exterior with four further dragons in pursuit of 'flaming pearls', all incised under the glaze and reserved on a rich egg yolk-yellow ground, six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double circle

Christie's London, 11th May 2010, lot 235. 

There is a crack to the rim approx. 1 in. (2.5 cm) long, with associated clear overspray approx. 3 in., (7.6 cm) long, visible under blacklight. There is also a horizontal glaze crack just above the footrim on the exterior, approx. 1 1/8 in., (2.8 cm) long. There is a firing flaw just below the rim on the exterior approx. 3/8 in., (1 cm) long.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

See a closely related dish of almost identical decoration from the Collection of Frederick J. and Antoinette H. Van Slyke, sold in these rooms, 26th November 1991, lot 364.