AN IRON-RED 'PRUNUS' BOWL REPUBLICAN PERIOD

the steep rounded sides with blossoming prunus branches penciled and reserved against an iron-red enameled ground, the white base with iron-red seal mark reading Hongli shanfang (Red Lychee Mountain Lodge)

Minor roughness and some fine discolored speckling on the inner rim edge, otherwise in good condition.
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.

Hongli Shanfang was the name of one of the buildings in a compound called Liyin Yuan (Lychee Shade Garden) built in 1930 for Jiang Guangnai, a general and statesman in the Republic of China and the People's Republic of China.