TWO BLUE AND WHITE JARS AND COVERS QING DYNASTY, EARLY KANGXI PERIOD

each painted with a leaf-shaped panel of an elephant with attendants amongst plantain, on a 'cracked ice' ground with reserved foliage, below a band of descending leaves at the rim

One jar and cover are in very good condition with the exception of a small area of restoration to the rim of the cover (approx. 1cm x 0.3cm) and a horizontal firing crack to the interior of the vase that extends around half of the body which is lightly visible from the exterior. There is heavy restoration to the cover of the second vase and restoration to the rim of the second vase (approx 7cm x 2.5cm), and two vertical firing cracks to the interior (approx 7cm and 4cm). Overall both vases and one cover there are pinhead size iron spots, tiny firing imperfections and very light surface scratches overall.
"In 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. 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."