A YELLOW-GROUND GREEN AND AUBERGINE-ENAMEL 'DRAGON' DISH GUANGXU MARK AND PERIOD

finely incised on the interior with a double-circled medallion of two sinuous dragons rendered in green and aubergine writhing around a flaming pearl amongst flames, the exterior with four stylised grape vines, all reserved against a rich egg-yolk yellow ground, the base with a six-character mark in aubergine

The dish is in general good condition, but there is a very small shallow chip to the footrim. There are some tiny burst bubbles and light rubbing to the enamel and a small area of the brown line below the rim to the interior has slightly run.
"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."