each finely potted with deep rounded sides rising from a straight foot to a flared rim, the exterior decorated with eight iron-red dragons coiling in different postures, against a neatly arranged ground of tempestuous waves rendered in underglaze blue, below a band of interlinked circular motifs bordering the rim, the interior similarly rendered with a medallion enclosing an iron-red dragon coiling against an underglaze-blue ground of waves, the base inscribed in underglaze blue with a six-character reign mark within a double circle

The bowls are in very good condition with the exception of minor firing imperfections and light wear to the iron-red enamels, which are more prominent on one bowl than the other.
"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."

Compare a closely related bowl in the Palace Museum, Beijing, illustrated in The Complete Collection of Treasures in the Palace Museum. Miscellaneous Enamelled Porcelains Plain Tricolour Porcelains, Shanghai, 2009, pl. 146; and two sold in these rooms, the first, 30th October 2002, lot 289, and the second, 25th April 2004, lot 306.