明萬曆 青花雲龍紋花口小盤 《大明萬曆年製》款

with shallow rounded sides rising from slightly tapered foot to a barbed rim, vividly painted on the interior with a five-clawed dragon writhing among clouds, detailed with a shaggy mane, scaly body and serrate spine, surrounded around the cavetto by two dragons chasing a 'flaming pearl', below a lobed fillet outlining the rim and further repeated on the reverse, the base inscribed in underglaze blue with a six-character reign mark within double circles

There is a 1 cm. shallow chip beneath the rim. There is a small kiln grit and a minute burst air bubble on the foot.
"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.
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