A VERY RARE BLUE AND WHITE 'POMEGRANATE' DISH MARK AND PERIOD OF XUANDE |

well potted with low rounded sides rising from a tapered foot to a flared rim, boldly painted to the interior in rich cobalt-blue tones with the 'heaped and piled' effect, depicting in the central interior a medallion enclosing a large flowering pomegranate spray with two open blooms and three attendant buds on a gnarled leafy stem, encircled on the cavetto by detached fruiting branches of peach, lychee, crab apple and persimmon, the exterior painted with four formal lotus sprays, all divided by double-line borders, inscribed on one side just under the rim with a horizontal six-character reign mark, covered overall in a translucent glaze save for the base revealing the buff-coloured body with characteristic iron spots

There is a small restored crescent-shaped chip to the rim at the 9 o'clock position measuring approx 0.8 by 0.3 cm on the interior with an associated triangular flake measuring 1 by 1 by 1.3 cm on the exterior, and an associated 3 cm hairline crack. There is also an insignificant flake at the 10 o'clock position.
"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."