A SUPERB AND RARE YELLOW-GROUND UNDERGLAZE-BLUE 'POMEGRANATE' DISH MARK AND PERIOD OF ZHENGDE |

well potted with low rounded sides rising from a tapered foot to a flared rim, finely painted to the interior in underglaze-blue with a large flowering pomegranate spray with two open blooms and three attendant buds on a leafy gnarled stem, encircled on the cavetto with detached fruiting branches of peach, persimmon, cherry and lychee, the exterior painted with four formal lotus sprays, all reserved against a rich egg-yolk yellow ground, the white base inscribed with a six-character reign mark within a double circle

The dish is in good condition, with just a 2 cm firing flaw to the footrim, as visible in the catalogue photo.
"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."