A LARGE WUCAI 'HONEYSUCKLE' DISH, MARK AND PERIOD OF YONGZHENG

the shallow rounded sides resting on a short foot, the interior delicately decorated in a wucai palette with stylised honeysuckles rendered in neatly arranged scrolls, all within an underglaze-blue double-circle repeated at the rim, the exterior decorated with stylised honeysuckles picked out in three different forms, the flowers alternating with six stylised foliate scroll, the base inscribed in underglaze blue with a six-character reign mark within a double-circle

The dish is in overall good condition with occasionally stained fritting to the mouthrim. There is a shallow flake on the cavetto around the 5 o'clock position of the catalogue illustration, and there appears to be a minor area of touch-up.
"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."