A CLOISONNE CUP STAND MING DYNASTY, 16TH CENTURY

the interior with a raised central stand decorated with a shou character encircled by ruyi-heads, enclosed by three Buddhist lions prancing amongst emblems and billowing scarves on a turquoise ground, with a band of stylized ruyi and bamboo leaves to the cavetto, the everted rim with florets on a white ground, the reverse with flowers on a dark turquoise ground, a white band with colorful flowers around a single lotus within the central well, a narrow band of ruyi heads on a green ground around the rim

T.B Kitson Collections Part II, Sotheby's London, 21st February 1961, lot 232.

The dish with a few small wax fills to areas of missing enamel, most noticeably to the center on both the top and the underside. There is the expected wear, losses and pitting to the enamels, otherwise the dish is in good condition.
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.
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