each with shallow rounded sides rising to an everted rim, painted to the interior with a central medallion enclosing a five-clawed dragon writhing among flames reaching for a 'flaming pearl' within a double-line border repeated at the rim, the reverse with two dragons striding in similar pursuit, the base with a six-character seal mark in underglaze blue (2)

倫敦蘇富比1998年11月17日，編號205

One dish with a restored break through the center and with three further short hairline cracks and other small scattered frits and chips to rim. The other dish with a few frits to rim and one long and two short hairline cracks.
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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