Lot 19
  • 19

A PAIR OF IRON-RED OCTAGONAL 'DRAGON' CUPS DAOGUANG SEAL MARKS AND PERIOD

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • porcelain
  • Across: 2 1/4 inces
each painted around the exterior with four roundels of upright dragons chasing 'flaming pearls' amid clouds and flames, the interior with a further dragon roundel, seal mark in iron red (2)

Provenance

Sotheby's Hong Kong, 15th-16th November 1988, lot 244.

Condition

There are a few scattered burst bubbles on one. The other with burst bubbles on rim and one to interior. Both rims with uneven surfaces.
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.