A LARGE AND RARE PAIR OF BLUE AND WHITE 'RAM' BOWLS MARKS AND PERIOD OF JIAJING |

each of bell shape, well potted with deep rounded sides supported on a tapered foot, elegantly sweeping up to a wide flared rim, the exterior vividly painted in rich cobalt-blue tones, depicting three rams in a landscape with pine, willow, bamboo and shrubs growing from pierced rocks, all between double-line borders, the interior with a central medallion enclosing a qilin amongst a landscape, below a diaper band around the rim, the base inscribed with a six-character reign mark within a double-circle

Left bowl: Good condition with minute natural dimples to the rim as visible in the catalogue photos. There are some very fine firing speckles to the rim that have appear to be lightly worn. Right bowl: There is a triangular flake to the rim measuring 0.8 by 0.8 by 0.6 cm on the exterior (0.4 by 0.3 by 0.3 on the interior), with an associated approx. 4.2 cm hairline.
"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."