A FAMILLE-VERTE 'FIGURAL' BOWL MARK AND PERIOD OF KANGXI

the deep rounded sides rising from a short straight foot to a slightly everted rim, brightly enamelled around the exterior with an official seated in a horse-drawn carriage with associated attendants and a pair of bannermen, the interior with a single seated figure encircled at the rim by a band with four quatrefoil panels enclosing ribbon-tied auspicious emblems reserved on a dense diaper ground, the base with an underglaze blue six-character mark

There is a 1 cm restored chip to the rim with pinholes along the rim and on the interior. There is a little fritting along the rim as well. The interior has a few iron spots. The enamels are in in good condition and intact with only some characteristic bubbling to the green enamels. The overall condition is quite good.
"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."