A PAIR OF CARVED POLYCHROME LACQUER 'DRAGON' BOWLS QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD |

each exquisitely carved in very high relief with six five-clawed dragons striding across a field of clouds, each dragon's body naturalistically rounded and with finely incised scales, fur, and facial features, the red clouds swelling in ruyi-form spirals toward the surface, all against a black diaper ground meticulously carved in low relief, red lacquer borders above and below, the short straight foot encircled by a keyfret band, the base lacquered black, the interior set with a gilt-metal liner (2)

Christie's Hong Kong, 20th April 2000, lot 598.

Each bowl is in mostly good condition, but there are scattered losses to the high relief, minor wear to the foot ring, rim, and gilt liner, and the liner has been re-stuck.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.