Description A pair of Chinese blue and white porcelain incised dishes
Ming Dynasty
Of molded floral form, the centers incised, one depicting a Qilin, the other a lion,
underside inscribed: "Da Ming Chenghua Nian Zhi" surrounded by double blue circle. With an old cloth box bearing label inscribed: "Da Ming Cheng Hua kuan qinghua dai anhua kui hua shi pan zi, yi dui"
Dia: 8 1/2 in.
PROVENANCE:
Ex-Sackler Collection, by repute
Hartman Rare Art, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2009.
Condition Report Scattered small glaze pits, frittings along the rims, wear to the edge of the cavetto Kiln grit along edge of foot ring, a few minor glaze pulls. Wear and fading to box, tears to hinge Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance only. Any reference to condition in the condition report for the lot does not amount to a full description of condition. The images of the lot form part of the condition report for the lot provided by Freeman's. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. In particular, the online images may represent colors and shades which are different to the lot's actual color and shades. The condition report for the lot may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report for the lot or shown in the online images of the lot. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation because Freeman's is not a professional conservator or restorer but rather the condition report is a statement of opinion genuinely held by Freeman's. For that reason, Freeman's condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot. All transactions are governed by Freeman's Conditions of Sale.