DAOGUANG SIX-CHARACTER SEAL MARKS IN IRON-RED AND OF THE PERIOD (1821-1850)

The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.

We have sought to record changes in the condition of this piece acquired after its initial manufacture.

The bowl with two butterflies
- The enamels are bright and well executed and the bowl is in good overall condition.
- There is some very light rubbing to the gilt on the rim as would be expected with its age.
- The dimension of this bowl is 5⅛ in. (13 cm.) diam.

The bowl with a dragonfly
- There are two small, shallow chips to the rim, the largest measuring max. approx. 0.6 x 0.3 cm, one chip with a small associated hairline crack measuring max. approx. 0.4 cm. long
- There is a second hairline crack extending max. approx. 1.7 cm. from the rim.
- There is some light rubbing to the gilt on the rim as would be expected with its age.
- The dimension of this bowl is 5¼ in. (13.4 cm.)