A blue and white teapot, twenty one cups and saucers, China, Kangxi and later

decorated with radiating panels of foliage

Sale, Hanover, Sotheby's, 12 October 2005, lot 3010.

The teapot with a crack running over one side of the base, curving upwards on both ends to the body (ca. 8cm. long), and a smaller crack underneath the base, a crack going all along the connection of the handle to the body, another crack running down from the rim (ca. 3cm.), numerous firing cracks inside the pot, glaze chip to the finial and rim chips to the corners of the cover; the cups and saucers in good condition with some minor sand inclusions, slightly varying in shades of blue (not matching the tea pot)
"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."