A VERY 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 seal mark

The bowl is in overall good condition with almost all of the enamelling well preserved.
"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 3074.