A BLUE AND WHITE SHALLOW BOWL QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD

the curved sides rising from a short straight foot to a slightly flared rim, the interior painted in bright cobalt blue with a scene of two warriors engaged in combat beneath a pine tree on a craggy cliff while a third figure watches, with a boat floating in the foreground, the exterior painted with a mountainous river landscape with pavilions, the base with an apocryphal six-character Jiajing mark in underglaze blue within double circles

There is a semi-circular restored section to the rim (broken into two pieces) measuring approx. 2.7 cm by 5.4 cm. There is also a hairline crack at 12O'Clock (3.5cm) and 7O'Clock (2cm). There are minor burst bubbles and iron spots to the glaze in various areas.
"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."