A FAMILLE-VERTE 'EROTIC BEAUTY' DISH QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD |

the shallow sides gently curving to an everted rim, the interior painted with a luxuriantly attired woman gazing into a tasseled mirror set into a cosmetic box, and adding finishing touches to an elaborate coiffure adorned with an ornate gilt diadem, the dressing table strewn with various combs and cosmetics, a lit candle indicating nighttime, a shawl draped over a yokeback chair and a blue silk gauze wrap tossed casually atop a stool nearby, inscribed in gilt with a couplet and with an iron-red Mushiju  square seal mark, the base with an apocryphal Chenghua mark in underglaze blue

John Sparks, Ltd., London.
Collection of Sidney T. Cook (1910-1964), and thence by descent. 

There is an approx. 0.4 cm wide restored chip to the rim, and an approx. 1.4 cm wide bruise to the foot. Overall with some expected wear to the surface and foot ring and minor firing imperfections.
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.
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