清康熙早期 青花人物故事圖大軍持

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."

參見一作例，尺寸相若，曾展於《Transitional Wares and Their Forerunners》，香港藝術館，香港，1981年，圖版116。