A RARE TURQUOISE-GLAZED BARBED NARCISSUS BOWL SEAL MARK AND PERIOD OF YONGZHENG |

well potted with shallow rounded sides divided into eight bracket foliations, rising to a flat, barbed and everted rim of corresponding shape, all supported on three ruyi-shaped scrolled feet, the base incised with a six-character seal mark, covered overall with a rich turquoise-blue glaze running thin at the raised areas and pooling at the recesses

There are firing lines to the flanges on the underside, and also minor areas of retouching. There is some wear to the glaze at the corners of the brackets. There is scratching and other surface wear to the interior.
"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."