- 3649
A FINE BLUE AND WHITE 'LOTUS' DISH MING DYNASTY, WANLI PERIOD
Estimate
80,000 - 100,000 HKD
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Description
- ceramic
the shallow rounded dish decorated in underglaze blue of deep violet tone with a single lotus bloom enclosed by scrolling fleshy stems radiating to the double-line border repeated around the rim, the underside with six evenly spaced lotus issuing from an undulating stem, the lightly convex base inscribed with four characters shangpin jiaqi ('high quality fine object') within a double-circle
Provenance
Collection of Edward T. Chow (1910-80).
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 25th November 1980, lot 20.
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 25th November 1980, lot 20.
Condition
The dish is in fine condition with typical fritting along the exterior of the foot.
"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."
"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."