A BLUE AND WHITE LOBED 'FIGURES' TRAY QING DYNASTY, 18TH – 19TH CENTURY |

the interior painted with a dynamic scene of figures engaged in different activities, all below a frieze enclosing lotus blooms and scrolling foliage encircling the rim

There is fritting and burst bubbles to the rim. A few areas of the rim with condition issues including an approx. 4 cm polished area at the 8 o'clock position and an associated firing crack. A section from the 1 to 4 o'clock position is polished, most significant around 2 o'clock. The interior with spotted wear to the glaze, which gets greyish over time.
"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."