A RARE PAIR OF WUCAI OPENWORK 'CHILONG' STANDING SALTS EARLY 17TH CENTURY

each of hexalobed baluster form, rising from a stepped foot to a waisted neck with galleried rim, the body pierced to each face with geometric openings, all divided by clambering chilong and lingzhi sprays against a diaper ground, the shoulder encircled with overlapping leaves and the foot with a lappet band, the neck similarly decorated, encircled at the rim with a keyfret border, set with a coup to the interior with a circular aperture

The salts are in very good condition with the exception of a 1.5cm., shallow chip to the edge of one foot, and a 1.2cm., shallow chip to the edge of the foot of the other, a hariline firing line to the interior of one base, and light enamel flakes and rubbing to the iron-red decoration particularly around the shoulders of both.
"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."