Aiguière en porcelaine bleu blanc Dynastie Qing, époque Kangxi

de forme persane, à décor de fleurs et fruits dans leurs branchages sur la panse et de fleurs plus petites sur l'anse et le bec verseur mouvementés, le col ceint d'une bande de feuilles de bananiers au-dessus de rinceaux et de têtes de ruyi, le pied entouré d'une bande de pétales surmontant une frise d'entrelacs

The spout is broken off at the dragon's mouth, the tenon connecting the neck of the ewer to the spout is broken where it joins the neck and where it joins the spout. All three breaks were restored in the past (and are visible in the catalogue illustration). There is wear to the glaze around the rim. There is wear/scratching around the widest part of the body. There are scattered pin-point glaze imperfections.
"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."