Lot 364
  • 364

THREE BLUE AND WHITE 'DRAGON' BOWLS JIAQING SEAL MARK AND PERIOD |

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • 12.9 cm, 5 1/8  in.
the deep rounded sides rising from a short foot to an everted rim, painted to the exterior with two sinuous five-clawed dragons striding amidst floral sprigs above turbulent waves, the base inscribed with a six-character seal mark in underglaze blue

Condition

One bowl has a circa 1cm., area of restoration to the rim with an associated 5cm., hairline rim crack and a 4cm., hairline glaze line to the interior; the other two bowls each with 2 hairlines rim crack, circa 2 and 1.3 cm, and circa. 1.7 and 0.8 cm respectively.
"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."