la panse arrondie reposant sur un pied légèrement fuselé, les bords évasés, le pourtour extérieur peint de deux phénix en vol parmi des rinceaux de lotus, la base entourée une frise de ruyi, l’intérieur orné d’un médaillon central représentant un dragon sinueux au milieu des nuages, marque à six caractères en bleu sous couverte à la base, accidents

A ca. 3,5x10 cm crescent-shaped piece is broken out of the rim and reattached. There is a ca. 1.5 cm hairline crack starting on the rim within that piece. There are two ca. 0,5 cm large chips to the rim. The rim shows slight wear and some fritting. There are several glaze pulls to the exterior of the rim and below the rim. There is overall wear to the glaze to the centre of the bowl and scattered glaze imperfections including a ca. 1cm wide iron spot. There is a ca. 2cm wide chip to the foot.
"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."