A YELLOW-GLAZED DISH, HONGZHI MARK AND POSSIBLY OF THE PERIOD

• Lot Sold $50,000 (Hammer Price)
• $60,000 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)

the shallow rounded sides rising from a tapering wedge-shaped foot, covered in a rich egg-yolk yellow glaze, the white-glazed base inscribed in underglaze-blue with a six-character reign mark within a double circle
22CM

OTHER NOTES
Compare with a Hongzhi mark and period dish from the Asian Arts Museum, San Francisco, illustrated by He Li, Chinese Ceramics, no. 499 See also a Hongzhi mark and period yellow-glazed dish sold at Sotheby's New York, 15th September 2010, lot 235

CONDITION 

Wear on interior around base of cavetto where base is slightly convex, the resulting white areas visible in the illustration.

Glaze thinned to white in a line below the rim on interior around approx half the dish.

Surface wear and scratches on interior and exterior.

The footrim possibly cut down with some remains of yellow glaze on interior edge of footrim

The dish slightly warped

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 Australia 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.