- 3733
A PAIR OF IRON-RED AND UNDERGLAZE-BLUE 'DRAGON' BOWLS MARKS AND PERIOD OF WANLI
Estimate
400,000 - 600,000 HKD
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Description
- porcelain
each with shallow rounded sides resting on a tapered foot, the interior with a domed central medallion painted in iron red with a five-clawed dragon in profile, writhing amongst scrolling clouds above underglaze-blue turbulent waves cresting with foams, all within a double-line border repeated at the rim, the exterior similarly decorated with eight further dragons in various poses above waves, inscribed to the base with a six-character reign mark within a double circle
Condition
The pair is in overall good condition except for expected wear to the iron-red, especially to the interior, as well as occasional scratches. There are some original firing flaws, including burst air bubbles.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Compare a similar pair exhibited in Chugoku meito ten: Chugoku toji 2000-nen no seika [Exhibition of Chinese pottery: two thousand years of Chinese ceramics], Tokyo, 1992, cat. no. 95.