the first carved on one side with a small goat beneath a gnarled pine tree, the reverse with fruiting pomegranate, the sides with taotie mask handles suspending loose rings, the cover with a pomegranate finial; the second, of guang form, carved with five clambering chilong including one on the cover (4)

The first: Sotheby's New York, 2nd February 1982, lot 358.

The first: The vase has minute chips around the rim and a small chip around the foot. The cover has a minute chip to the tip of the knop and scattered minute nicks to the interior rim. The second: The vase has scattered minute nicks to the inner mouth rim and a polished nick to the exterior mouth rim. There are scattered minute nicks to the body, foot, and one dragon's leg. The cover has scattered small chips, one polished.
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.