A PAIR OF LIME-GREEN GROUND AND FAMILLE-ROSE 'FLOWER-BALL' TAZZAS MARKS AND PERIOD OF QIANLONG

each with shallow rounded sides rising to a gently flared rim, supported on a narrow splayed stem encircled by a raised fillet, finely decorated on the underside and on the stem with an asymmetric design of famille-rose flower roundels of different sizes and with different geometric patterns, some freely floating, some overlapping, all reserved on a lime-green sgraffiato ground finely incised with scrolling foliage, the interior applied with a pale turquoise glaze, the rim painted in gold enamel, the interior of the stem left white and inscribed in underglaze blue with a six-character horizontal reign mark

There is a 2.5 cm hairline crack to the rim of one. There are a few minor pin-holes, moderate wear to the gilding on the rims, but apart from this the pair is in quite good condition. The enamels are in very good condition.
"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."