- 3613
A BLUE-GROUND YELLOW-ENAMELLED 'DRAGON' DISH MARK AND PERIOD OF KANGXI |
Estimate
800,000 - 1,000,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
- 25 cm, 9 3/4 in.
the interior richly enamelled in yellow with a central medallion enclosing a ferocious dragon reaching for a 'flaming pearl' amidst flames and ruyi clouds, encircled by two dragons striding sinuously at the cavetto, the exterior similarly decorated with two dragons in pursuit of 'flaming pearls' above a band of upright lappets skirting the foot, all reserved against an underglaze-blue ground, the base inscribed with a six-character reign within a double circle
Condition
The dish is in excellent condition with only slight occasional surface scratches.
"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."
Catalogue Note
A pair of dishes of this pattern is included in the lllustrated Catalogue of Tokyo National Museum: Chinese Ceramics, vol. II, Tokyo, 1990, cat. no. 579; and another is illustrated in Mayuyama, Seventy Years, vol. 1, Tokyo, 1976, pl. 1047. Compare also one from the M.G. Brooking collection sold in our London rooms 12th December 1978, lot 419, and another sold in these rooms, 11th April 2008, lot 2917.