A LIME-GREEN GROUND FAMILLE ROSE CUP DAOGUANG SEAL MARK AND PERIOD

the deep rounded sides finely enamelled in shades of rose-pink, blue, green, yellow and red and reserved on a ground of brilliant lime-green ground with four gilded shou characters, separated by stylised lotus sprays borne on foliate scrolls, each surmounted by a flying bat, all between a ruyi head scroll at the gilded rim and a band of multi-coloured upright lappets with a gilded border at the foot, the interior and base enamelled turquoise, the base with a six-character seal mark in iron-red within a white cartouche

This cup is in overall good condition, with the exception of some slight crackle to the glaze in the interior and associated tiny flakes of glaze, a light diagonal glaze line (approx. 2cm) and very light scratches to the interior. There is some rubbing of the gilding on the inner rim, with one very small glaze flake and one tiny glaze flake to the foot. There are tiny burst bubbles to the interior and base.
"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."