A PAIR OF SMALL POLYCHROME 'ZHANGZHOU' 'SHOU' DISHES LATE MING DYNASTY, 16TH / 17TH CENTURY

each painted with a central roundel in underglaze blue with a peach tree forming a stylized shou character, enclosed by red and green enameled pendent tassels alternating with diaper reserves in the cavetto, a chevron border at the rim, the underside with four fish among aquatic plants within a scrolling border, the base with a four character fu gui jia qi mark in underglaze blue, Japanese wood box

One dish with a restored chip to rim with associated hairline crack, small frits, a glazed over indent to rim and a firing crack on the base. The other dish with frits to rim. Both dishes are slightly warped.
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.