delicately painted on the exterior with three stylized lotus sprays alternating with floral arabesques and leaves, the interior with a single stylized floral spray within double circles, six-character mark in underglaze blue

Christie's London, 9th November 1983, lot 198.
C.C. Teng & Co., Taipei, 1992.

The bowl is in overall good condition. There are two burst bubbles at the rim with associated staining, and an iron spot to the interior.
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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The mark on this bowl is quite unusual, though a similar mark can be found on a Yongzheng mark and period blue and white bowl with bats and clouds illustrated in Treasures in the Royalty: The Official Kiln Porcelain of the Chinese Qing Dynasty, Shanghai, 2003, p. 164.