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A CAFE-AU-LAIT GLAZED AND BLUE AND WHITE 'DRAGON' DISH MARK AND PERIOD OF KANGXI |
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 HKD
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Description
- 15.7 cm, 6 1/8 in.
with an everted rim, decorated on the interior with a five-clawed dragon writhing among flames reaching for a flaming pearl, the underside with striding dragons in white slip enamel reserved on a café-au-lait ground, the base with a six character reign mark
Condition
This combination of blue and white and café-au-lait glaze is rare for this type of dragon dish. There is a 'L' shaped 5 cm hairline crack at the rim and a 1.5 cm chip to the interior of the footrim.
"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."