TWO SMALL BRONZE VASES SONG / YUAN DYNASTY

comprising: a vase of hexagonal form rising from a slightly splayed foot to a tall waisted neck and everted rim, the neck flanked by a pair of elephant handles, their trunks forming the loop, the patina of a variegated brown colour; and an arrow-handled vase finely cast with a globular body rising from a slightly splayed foot to a tall neck, the neck flanked by a pair of tubular lug handles cast with floral motifs, the neck with a band enclosing archaistic foliate scrolls, below a band of pendent cicada lappets bordering the mouthrim, the globular body of the vessel decorated with a band of leiwen designs, all above two incised lines encircling the globular body, the bronze of a warm dark brown colour

Left vase: minor chips to foot. General surface wear and loss to detail Right vase: 2cm section of the mouth has been restored. Other general bruising and surface wear
"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."