A set of eight Chinese blue and white dishes made for the Islamic market, Companie des Indes , 16th century and 19th Century

each boldly painted with large floral blooms with radiating pointy petals amongst stylised scrolls

Six porcelain plates and two oval dishes  

Condition: These works are in good condition. One of the round ceramic plates has a repaired crack and the larger ceramics have loss of glazing to the body and the rim with surface irregularities to the rims inherent of the creative process. Colour: The catalogue illustration is very accurate.
"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."

These dishes belong to a similar group of export wares from China produced for the Persian market. Mas’ud Mirza Zill al-Sultan is known to have commissioned a number of such sets with personalised dedications to him. For a full bibliography of Zill al-Sultan, see M. Bamdad, Dictionary of National Biography of Iran, 1700-1900, vol. 4, Tehran, 1966, pp.78-100.