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each painted with variously-shaped panels with floral borders, enclosing either flower baskets, flowering trees and rocks, and censers, all between bands of mythical beasts alternating with flowering plants at the base and floral band and diaper band around the shoulder and neck, the domed covers decorated with mythical beasts (4)

One cover broken in several places and restored. The other cover has restored chips and frits to the rim. Both covers with replaced finials. Both jars with restored drill holes to the base. One jar with two approximate 18 cm long sections of restoration to the rim and neck. The other jar with restoration to the rim and neck extending down into the shoulder and a long restored body crack starting from one of the floral panels at the base and travelling in a diagonal curve up the body. The overglaze blue enamels have been retouched throughout.
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.
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.