A CHINESE EXPORT BLUE AND WHITE WHAMPOA ANCHORAGE PLATTER CIRCA 1810

the hexagonal dish painted in the center with a scene depicting a fortified pavilion along the Pearl River, surrounded by scalework and ruyi-head borders. Minor glaze chip.

In good overall condition with an oval glaze chip to the center 1 cm wide. Scattered iron spots and pinholes. Very minor fritting on the rim.
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.

A very similar platter, from the Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Rafi Y. Mottahedeh, was sold in these rooms, January 30, 1985, lot 125. See David S. Howard and John Ayers, China for the West, Vol. I, pp. 207-208 for a discussion on this service.