A LARGE FAMILLE-ROSE 'BAJIXIANG' DISH MARK AND PERIOD OF GUANGXU

well potted with shallow rounded sides rising from a short foot, the interior decorated with a lime-green medallion centred by a large peony bloossom among leafy scrolls, encircled by the bajixiang ('Eight Buddhist Emblems') and a band of yellow-ground ruyi-headed blooms around the cavetto, the exterior decorated with three detached floral scrolls, all delicately picked out in multi-coloured enamels, the base encircled by a gilt fillet and inscribed in iron-red with a six-character reign mark

There is a 0.7 cm. restored chip to the rim at 11 o'clock, some expected minor firing imperfections or occasional specks in the glaze including an oblique 1.5 body line underglaze to the rim but overall the condition remains quite good. The enamels have been well fired and 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."