明天啟 五彩爵祿封侯紋盤 《大明成化年製》仿款

the shallow rounded sides rising from a short tapering foot to a broad everted flaring rim, brightly decorated to the interior with a monkey and deer beside a peach tree issuing from rockwork, with a bird flying overhead, all within foliate panels reserved on a chequerboard ground, the base with an underglaze-blue apocryphal Chenghua mark

The dish slightly warped, with five rim cracks (the largest measuring 31mm) and a semi-circular crack and bruise to the underside of the rim, measuring approximately 16mm across. Several small frits and shallow chips to the rim, with four firing imperfections to the centre and deep surface scratching to the underside.
"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."