A FINE BLUE AND WHITE 'FLORAL' SAUCER DISH MARK AND PERIOD OF YONGZHENG

finely potted with shallow everted sides supported on a straight foot, brightly painted in shaded tones of cobalt, the interior with a central shou medallion wreathed in a garland of alternating pomegranate and suspended bouquets enclosed by strapwork frames of interlinked foliate scrolls, all within a double-line border repeated at the rim, the underside similarly decorated with clusters of composite flowers framed by strapwork panels, between double-line borders encircling the rim and foot, the base inscribed in underglaze blue with a six-character reign mark within double circles

Sotheby's Hong Kong, 30th October 2000, lot 199.

There are light scratches on the interior and a pin-prick air bubble on the rim. Otherwise the saucer 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. 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."

For a doucai enamel version of this dish, see lot 3096 in the present sale.