A FAMILLE-ROSE 'FLORAL' DISH DAOGUANG SEAL MARK AND PERIOD

brightly enameled around the exterior with stylized floral sprays, the interior with five bats encircling a shou character, all in iron-red, the base with an underglaze blue six-character seal mark

Dish is very slightly warped. There is a 1.3 cm hair crack to the rim. The inner rim has a dry yelllowish residue adhering to it all the way around extending approx 2 cm down from the rim - possibly limescale or glue residue. The exterior has several long drips of the same residue extending down the side, and there is some of the same substance on the rim edge.
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.