A FAMILLE-ROSE PINK AND TURQUOISE-GROUND STEMBOWL SEAL MARK AND PERIOD OF DAOGUANG

stoutly potted with a slightly everted rim, raised on a splayed square foot, decorated around the exterior with four lotus blossoms wreathed by scrolling foliage entangling with pink bats suspending a gilt longevity symbol, all reserved on a turquoise ground, the rim surrounded by yellow ruyi and the foot picked out with florets and angular scrolls reserved on pink, the interior and the base glazed turquoise, the latter inscribed in iron red with a six-character seal mark

Sotheby's London, 13th June 2003, lot 547.

There is a small original flake under the glaze at one corner of the foot rim. There is some rubbing to the gilding on the rim, minor wear to the enamels, minute flakes and surface scratches especially to the interior, but overall the bowl 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."