the gently rounded sides rising from a tapered foot, painted in underglaze blue with two striding dragons among scrolled clouds to the exterior and another in the central roundel to the interior, all reserved against the custard-yellow ground stopping neatly above the unglazed foot ring, with apocryphal six-character Xuande mark in underglaze blue on a white-glazed base

The bowl restored from multiple large breaks throughout, with the restoration including in-painting and spray to several areas. The rim with a restored chip (approx. 1 cm).
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.