A RARE DOUCAI AND IRON-RED 'DRAGON' DISH MARK AND PERIOD OF KANGXI |

the curved shallow sides rising from a tapered foot, powerfully painted to the interior with a ferocious five-clawed dragon in iron red, its muscular limbs stretched to reach for a flaming pearl, the fierce creature leaping from tumultuous swirling waves crashing on rocks enamelled in various shades of green, the scaly sinuous body partially obscured by stylised scrolling clouds, the exterior similarly decorated with two iron-red dragons leaping from scrolling clouds, inscribed to the base with a six-character reign mark within a double circle

There is a faint hairline measuring approx. 4 cm at around the 7 o’clock position of the mark. There are also minor expected firing imperfections, including a shallow kiln flake to the footring, and faint rubbing to the iron-red enamel on the interior 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."