清嘉慶 黃地粉彩雙龍趕珠紋蓋豆 《大清嘉慶年製》款

the deep rounded sides rising to a straight rim supported on a cylindrical column with a domed base surmounted by a conforming domed cover with a globular knop, painted with five bands of pairs of striding dragons contesting a 'flaming pearl' amidst cloud scrolls in pink, green, blue and iron-red enamels on a yellow ground, bordered by a narrow band of waves at the base and key-fret at the rim of the bowl and cover, the interior of the cover and base with seal marks in iron red (2)

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The bowl is in good condition. The cover is in general good condition, but with a very fine hairline (approx. 1.5 cm) to the yellow enamel on the interior rim, as well as a minor area of scratching to the enamel on the exterior rim approx. 2 cm long.
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.

A similar dou and cover was sold in our London rooms, 2nd December 1997, lot 289 and another sold in these rooms 24th May 1974, lot 459.  Vessels of this form and decoration are known with Qianlong and other 19th century reign marks.  A Qianlong example is included in the exhibition Ch'ing Porcelain from the Wah Kwong Collection, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1973, no. 47. Another Qianlong example was sold in our London rooms, 29th April 1997, lot 692. A Guangxu example was sold in our Hong Kong rooms, 25th May 1979, lot 717.