A PAIR OF BLUE AND WHITE 'PHOENIX' DISHES MARKS AND PERIOD OF KANGXI

each with shallow rounded sides rising from a short foot to an everted rim, finely decorated in shaded tones of cobalt blue, the interior with a medallion enclosing a pair of phoenix with outstretched wings and billowing tail feathers, the mythical creatures interrupted by ruyi-shaped clouds, all within a double-line border repeated at the rim, the exterior similarly rendered with a pair of phoenix divided by ruyi-shaped clouds, the base with a six-character reign mark within a double-circle

Sotheby's Paris, 6th December 2007, lot 108.

One dish is in overall very good condition. The other one has a hairline crack (approx. 2 cm on the exterior but only approx. 3 cm on the interior) with an associated minute glaze flake to the rim, adjacent to another glaze nick.
"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."

A similar dish was sold in these rooms, 30th April 1996, lot 419.