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A YELLOW-GROUND GREEN AND AUBERGINE-ENAMELED 'DRAGON' DISH KANGXI MARK AND PERIOD
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
- Diameter: 5 ΒΌ inches, 13.2 cm
the rounded sides rising from a short foot, incised to the center with two writhing dragons contesting a flaming pearl, the exterior with four double clusters of grapes, six-character mark in aubergine enamel within a double circle
Provenance
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 14th-15th November 1983, lot 582.
Condition
There is a firing crack and two hairlines to rim. Some glaze pulls to base, as well as scattered burst bubbles and kiln grit.
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.
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.