A FINE RUBY-GROUND SGRAFFIATO MEDALLION BOWL SEAL MARK AND PERIOD OF DAOGUANG

the deep rounded sides rising from a short straight foot to a slightly everted rim, finely enamelled around the exterior with four medallions enclosing auspicious fruits, flowers and red and yellow lozenges, divided by lotus flowers and foliage all reserved on a rich ruby sgraffiato ground, the interior painted in underglaze blue with a medallion enclosing a vase issuing flowers and encircled by floral sprays, lingzhi and geometric lozenges, the base inscribed with an underglaze blue six-character reign mark

The overall condition is very good, with only some occasional stained pinholes to the interior. Almost all of the enamelling and gilt decoration is well reserved.
"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."

Compare with a similar bowl in the sale, lot 3080.