明晚期 十六 / 十七世紀 漳州繪彩麻姑獻壽圖盤

steeply rounded sides rising to a broad everted rim, brilliantly painted in turquoise, black, iron-red and green enamels,  the center with a with a depiction of Magu wearing the characteristic apron of leaves and bearing a large basket containing lingzhi and a jar of longevity wine, the goddess also holds a gardening hoe in one hand, a deer accompanies the deity, all within a landscape setting of rockwork, bamboo and other foliage, encircled by a lappet band enclosing flowers, the cavetto painted with four large lobed reserves of birds and flowers, alternating with roundels  or turquoise characters reading yu tang jia qi, (a beautiful object for the Jade Hall) on an iron-red diaper ground of cash and cross-hatch, the underside plain, Japanese wood box dated Taisho 8th year, Kanazawa Awagasaki, Fujiemon Kiya

The dish is in overall good condition. There are some minor glaze flakes and wear to the enamels. There are scattered pin prick burst bubbles particularly on the underside which also has kiln grit adhered to the base.
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.

Dishes painted with the same scene include one illustrated in Toji Taikei, vol. 45, Tokyo, 1976, no. 6; and in Sekai toji zenshu, vol. 14, Tokyo, 1976, p. 121, col. pl. 123; and in Swatow Wares of the Seikado Collection, Tokyo, 1997, no. 34, p. 41. A variant of this dish, depicting coiled chilong within the roundels along the rim, from the Toguri Collection sold in our London rooms, 9th June 2004, lot 44.