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the rounded sides rising from a flat base to a lipped rim, painted to the interior with a ferocious three-clawed dragon writhing from tumultuous waves above a leaping carp, beside a swimming carp and a smaller fish, the unglazed base inscribed with a  six-character reign mark within a double circle

The everted rim has been trimmed and ground down. The basin has a restored section running in an arc from approx 12 o'clock to 3 o'clock. There is some minor fritting to the rim and some scratches to the glaze to the interior.
"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."