明萬曆 青花龍鳳紋盤 《大明萬曆年製》款

with shallow rounded sides rising from a low tapered foot to a slightly everted rim, the interior deftly painted with a soaring five-clawed dragon and a descending phoenix raising its head all amidst swirling clouds, all within a double-lined border repeated at around the rim, the exterior with a striding dragon and phoenix divided by cloud wisps all between double-lined borders, the subtly convex base with a six-character mark within a double-circle 

There are glaze flakes and fritting to the rim as well as a small kiln chip to 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.
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."