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A BLUE AND WHITE AND IRON-RED 'DRAGON' DISH DAOGUANG SEAL MARK AND PERIOD
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- porcelain
the shallow rounded sides rising to a flaring rim, painted to the interior with a five-clawed dragon writhing above a tempestuous sea, the exterior similarly decorated with nine further dragons above waves, the base with a six-character seal mark
Provenance
C.C. Teng & Co.
Condition
The rim with a 0.1 cm burst glaze bubble. There is a small patch of firing flaw to the exterior wall with resultant minor glaze discoloration and a few short body lines. The base with a 0.9 cm faint firing line and three associated burst glaze bubbles. Otherwise, the dish is in overall good condition with expected surface wear and minor firing imperfections.
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.
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.