A YELLOW-GLAZED RITUAL VESSEL AND COVER LATE QING DYNASTY |

of archaistic gui form, the body with taotie motif on a leiwen ground set between narrow bands of confronting kuilong, dragon-form handles applied to either side, the fitted cover with further dragons on leiwen ground and inscribed meng jiang dun centered by a square, crenelated knop, all covered in a pale yellow glaze, the interior fitted with a separate conforming liner, both turquoise-enameled, wood stand (4)

William Doyle Galleries, New York, 23rd October 1997, lot 320.

Each in overall good condition with light wear. The yellow vessel and cover with firing imperfections including kiln grit and slightly smoked glaze. Please note that this lot includes a stand, frame or other component made from a type of Chinese hardwood, which, if exported, will require a CITES permit to leave the United States.
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.