finely enameled, centering a white lobed floriform medallion enclosing two butterflies above leafy floral stems including peony, peach, magnolia, and aster against a lilac diaper ground, the cavetto with a yellow floral and bats scroll, a navy foliate band at the rim, the exterior and base enameled yellow, the sides with further floral scroll, the base with a coiled dragon roundel surrounded by four dragons in profile, a blue keyfret band encircling the footring

Cohen & Cohen, London, 2015.

Overall in good condition. One side of the rim with faint cracks and a minute associated loss to the enamel. The base with a star crack and the well with a very faint small star crack. Overall with light expected scratches.
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.

Compare a similar dish with a round central medallion, sold in these rooms, 28th February 1980, lot 100. See also a related dish attributed to the Qianlong period, sold in our Hong Kong rooms, 10th April 2006, lot 1816, and one sold at Christie's London, 12th July 2005, lot 178. For a dish with a lobed central medallion but without butterflies, see one sold in our London rooms, 29th October 1982, lot 66.