A MOLDED 'DING' FOLIATE RIM DISH JIN DYNASTY

the flat interior molded with a flowering peony tree growing behind pierced rockwork on grass, the shallow petal fluted well relief molded with overlapping petals tips, all within a raised rim of scalloped form and foliate scroll border, covered overall in an ivory glaze tinged with gray, the rim unglazed

Christie's New York, 5th June 1986, lot 189.
Acquired in Hong Kong, November 1987. 

Six areas of restoration to the barbed rim; comprising one 30mm restored chip at approximately 2 o'clock in the catalog image; and five restored flakes, the largest approximately 10mm. Some infill evident to the molded relief design of the borders. Minor firing imperfections.
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.
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