An inscribed blue and white 'figural' dishQing dynasty, early Kangxi period清康熙初 青花西廂記人物故事圖盤the fourteen-character poetic inscription reads Ma shang dao jia chun zheng hao, jin yi you dai yu lu xiang [One is almost back to his hometown while spring is in full swing, and his silken robe still carries the fragrance of the imperial censer], the base with an apocryphal Xuande six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double circle 《大明宣德年製》仿款詩文：馬上到家春正好 錦衣猶帶御爐香Diameter 8⅜ in., 21.3 cmThe dish with restoration to rim frits and one hairline crack. There is expected wear and minor imperfections consistent with age and type.For 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.English Private Collection.英國私人收藏