明十六世紀 黑面剔犀如意雲紋方盤

resting on a short foot, finely carved through layers of black and red lacquer, the interior centred on a four-lobed ruyi cloud, surrounded by three concentric bands of ruyi-shaped cloud scrolls, the sides with a repeated foliage pattern

This dish has had restoration to the rim throughout and to areas to the interior below the rim. There are numerous cracks running in the recesses and over the relief areas to the interior and the lacquer is lifting in various areas where the cracking is more pronounced. There is an approx. 5 by 4mm area of lacquer missing to one corner of the exterior and restoration to the other corners. There is also extensive cracking to the lacquer to the exterior and to the base where there has been some re-lacquering.
"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."