A YELLOW-GROUND FAMILLE-ROSE 'FORI CHANGMING' BOWL QIANLONG MARK AND PERIOD |

finely potted with the deep rounded sides rising from a short foot to a flared rim, brightly enameled around the exterior with four roundels each enclosing a character against a diaper ground forming the phrase fori changming (the light of Buddha shines eternally), divided by stylized lotus blossoms borne on meandering stems issuing further flowers, the base with a four-character mark in underglaze blue within a double square

The rim has four short restored hairline cracks, three small restored flake chips, and is slightly over-fired to one section. Otherwise, the bowl is in generally good condition with brilliant, glossy enamels and only very mild expected 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Bowls of this pattern include one sold in our Hong Kong rooms, 27th April 2003, lot 190; one sold at Christie's Hong Kong, 3rd November 1998, lot 967; one from the British Rail Pension Fund, sold in our London rooms, 13th November 1972, lot 180, and again sold in our Hong Kong rooms, 16th May 1989, lot 86; and a fourth, first sold in our Hong Kong rooms, 20th May 1987, lot 550, and later sold at Christie's Hong Kong, 28th November 2012, lot 2202.