A PAIR OF CLOISONNE ENAMEL JARS QING DYNASTY, JIAQING PERIOD

each baluster body rising from a short spreading foot to a tall waisted neck, brightly decorated around the exterior with fish swimming amidst water plants, all below a ruyi band at the shoulder and a broad lotus strapwork band at the neck, the rims gilt 

Both jars are in good overall condition with the exception of characteristic pitting and enamel shrinkage and minor rubbing to the gilt rims: in addition, one jar has three areas of enamel restoration to the exterior (1, 1.4 and 3cm., diam.) and seven small areas of loss to the enamel (largest 5mm. diam.); the other jar has a shallow dent with associated enamel loss to a circa 1.5cm., diam., area, eight small areas of enamel loss (largest 7mm., diam.) and a 1.5 x 0.5cm., area of restoration to the red enamel at the shoulder.
"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."