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the exterior decorated with stylized flowers rendered in neatly arranged scrolls, alternating with leafy scrolls suspending trefoils, the interior with two addorsed crenellated C-shaped foliate scrolls within a double-line border repeated at the rim, the base with a six-character seal mark in underglaze blue

There are two hairline cracks descending from the rim, the longest one has a minute chip at the top and bifurcates at the other end (total length approx. 5 cm). There is minor expected wear to the surface, particularly to the black and green enamels.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.