TWO FAMILLE-VERTE 'WATER MARGIN' DISHES QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD |

each with shallow, rounded sides rising from a tapered foot, the interiors brightly enameled with lively  scenes from The Water Margin (Shuihu zhuan) with the figures set against identical landscapes, one depicting Shi Xiu holding a sword while raising a hand to pacify the dragon-tattooed Shi Jin in a threatening stance, Suo Chao standing nearby wielding an axe; the other dish depicting Zhang Qing poised to throw a stone with Sun Li and Sun Erniang looking on and holding swords, the reverse of each undecorated, the base with a beribboned lozenge within a double circle (2), coll. nos 1411 & 1412

Christie's Paris, 11th March 2004, lot 220.

The dishes are both in overall good condition with consolidation and restoration to the enamels, particularly the overglaze blue.
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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