清康熙 青花地綠彩趕珠雲龍紋盌 《大清康熙年製》款

the rounded sides rising to an everted rim, painted to the exterior with two sinuous scaly dragons in pursuit of 'flaming pearls' amid fiery clouds, above two tiers of overlapping upright petals, the interior white with a circular blue-ground central medallion enclosing a single dragon, the base with a six-character mark within a double circle in underglaze blue, wood stand (2)

Restoration to the rim comprising three small chips, one with a short associated crack and another with a longer associated crack (approximately 1 3/4 inch). The rim also has four fritted areas, the longest being 1 1/2 inch. The fifth claw of each dragon paw is effaced by a black flame scroll.Please note that this lot includes a stand, frame or other component made from a type of Chinese hardwood, which, if exported, will require a CITES permit to leave the United States.
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.