A LARGE BLUE AND WHITE KENDI QING DYNASTY, EARLY KANGXI PERIOD

the large rounded body rising from a short straight foot to a tall waisted neck and flared rim, set with a short bulbous spout, painted with a continuous design of a scholar and a lady accompanied by attendants, beside a an old man leaning against a sedan chair in a fenced garden, the neck decorated with prunus and bamboo, all divided by bands of ruyi heads, the rim dressed in brown

There is a burst bubble to the interior of the flared rim, a large iron spot on the bulbous spout, otherwise the kendi is in overall 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."

For a comparable example of similar size, see one included in the Oriental Ceramic Society of Hong Kong exhibition, Transitional Wares and Their Forerunners, Hong Kong Museum of Art, Hong Kong, 1981, cat. no. 116.