A DOUCAI 'LOTUS POND' BOWL QIANLONG SEAL MARK AND PERIOD |

the deep rounded sides rising from a recessed base to a slightly everted rim, finely painted and enamelled around the exterior with three pairs of mandarin ducks flying and swimming in a lotus pond, all below an underglaze blue band of dragons chasing flaming pearls, the interior with a medallion enclosing a similar pair of ducks in a lotus pond and encircled at the rim by a band of lança characters, the base inscribed with the seal mark in underglaze blue

There is a hairline that runs from the rim, measuring approx. 4.8 cm, extending to two further hairlines extending horizontally along the body, with areas of associated over-spraying. There are a few minor firing imperfections to along the foot and the 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."