A CINNABAR LACQUER TWO COLOUR 'BOYS' DISH JIAJING MARK AND PERIOD

the interior carved in relief with a central medallion of eight boys playing with various toys and objects in a garden under a pine tree, bordered with a band of two four-clawed scaly dragons writhing amongst ruyi-form clouds and two shou characters set within roundels, the reverse carved with meandering leafy branches of peony, the base lacquered black and with a vertical six-character mark in gilt 

The dish is in good condition with the exception of a circa 3cm., section of restoration to the rim at 10 o'clock and a circa 1cm., section of the rim at 8 o'clock, a circa, a circa 6cm., section to the base of the footring, minor diagonal age cracks to the blackl lacquer base, a 1.5., 2.5 and 3cm., rim age crack and further minor light age cracks.
"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."