FIVE AUBERGINE-GLAZED SAUCER DISHES 17TH CENTURY

each with shallow rounded sides rising from a short tapered foot to a flared rim, applied overall with a pale, slightly iridescent, aubergine-coloured glaze, the base inscribed in underglaze blue with a six-character Jiajing mark

All have expected typical small imperfections or wear to the surface glaze, minute occasional specks or iron spots. There is a small 0.7 cm chip and a couple of nicks to the rim of one. There are two small restored chips (0.4 and 0.3 cm.) and two hairline cracks (3 and 2 cm.) to the rim of another, the longest forked at the rim. There is a minute flake 0.3 cm outside the footring of a third. The two other saucers are in good overall 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."