- 3721
A BLUE AND WHITE 'WUDU AND DRAGON' BOWL MARK AND PERIOD OF WANLI
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 HKD
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Description
- porcelain
the interior centred with a medallion enclosing a five-clawed en face dragon coiling around a 'flaming pearl' and surrounded by ruyi-shaped clouds, the exterior with a continous rocky landscape scene depicting two Daoist immortals, one of them possibly Zhang Daoling, the figures interrupted with a tiger and a qilin, interspersed with four of the the wudu ('five poisons'), the footrim with a 'classic' scroll, the base inscribed with a six-character reign mark within a double-circle
Condition
The bowl is in overall good condition. Sections of the mouthrim appear to have been very slightly polished, probably to conceal some typical frits. There are also some expected minor firing imperfections and insignificant surface wear.
"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."
"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."