清道光 粉彩三羊開泰笠式盌一對 《大清道光年製》款 「先春」、「壽古」、「惠清」印

each well potted with near concical sides rising from a short foot to a gently everted rim, the exterior enamelled with a continuous scene detailed with ornamental rockery, floral sprigs issuing from a gnarled trunk, one side decorated with a pair of rams, the reverse with a ram, inscribed with a poem in black comparing the floral blooms to coral, with three seal marks reading xian chun ('early spring'), shou gu ('longevity') and hui qing ('purity'), the base inscribed in underglaze blue with a six-character seal mark

One bowl (left) is in good condition; the other (right) ha a minute 0.3cm rim flake. The enamels are well preserved on both.
"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."

題識：
素萼枝枝封蜜蠟，明珠顆顆進珊瑚。