A carved celadon-glazed 'bird and flower' tazzaSeal mark and period of Yongzheng清雍正 粉青釉刻花鳥紋高足盤 《大清雍正年製》款the base with a six-character seal mark in underglaze blue, wood stand, Japanese wood box (4)Diameter 8½ in., 21.7 cmFor more information on and additional videos for this lot, please contact serina.wei@sothebys.comIn 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.With shallow rounded sides raised on a splayed stem, the present tazza's finely carved and molded foliage perfectly complements the form and soft hue of the celadon glaze. A closely related tazza, from the collection of Mrs. Frances Collins, was sold in these rooms, 23rd October 1976, lot 270; another example was sold twice at Christie’s Hong Kong, 8th October 1990, lot 470, and 27th May 2009, lot 1891; and one from the collection of Mr. and Mrs. Gerard Hawthorn was sold in our Hong Kong rooms, 31st May 2018, lot 26.