TWO LARGE 'FAMILLE-VERTE' CHARGERS QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD

each brightly enamelled to the interior with a large medallion enclosing scenes from literature of military figures engaged in battle, encircled at the rim by six ruyi-shaped panels enclosing auspicious emblems and reserved on alternating cash and floral diaper bands, the exterior glazed white

As illustrated: The dish on the right has two hairline rim cracks (5 and 6cm., long), rim fritting and nibbles, minor shallow flakes to the bottom of the footring, light glaze scratches and minor glaze firing imperfections including tiny blisters, iron-spots and burst air bubbles. The dish on the left has a 5cm., long hairline rim crack, rim fritting and nibbles, small areas of misfiring to the blue enamel, glaze scratches and minor glaze firing imperfections including tiny blisters, iron-spots and burst air bubbles in particular to the underside. Otherwise both dishes are in fair overall condition with the enamels being particularly bright and well preserved.
"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."