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decorated around the exterior with four multi-coloured five-clawed dragons writhing above tempestuous waves, alternating with other mythical creatures including conches and horses, their scaly body emitting red flames against a blue ground, all set between a blue and red floral band around the rim and a border of precious objects encircling the foot, the interior similarly decorated with a blue en face dragon within a red-ground medallion, the base inscribed in underglaze blue with a six-character reign mark within a double-circle

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The rim is slightly polished, most likely to conceal some fritting. There are surface scratches to the interior and to the exterior of the bowl as well as rubbing to the enamels, predominantly to the iron red on the exterior (showing on the illustration in the catalogue). There are some iron spots to the interior of the bowl and another to the side of the foot. The white ground is somewhat toned to grey, consistent with this type of ware and with the period.
"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."