the wall vase of flattened baluster form set with a pair of openwork kuilong handles at the waisted neck, the body carved with taotie masks, cicada lappets, and abstract motifs in relief; the bottle vase of flattened globular form with a cylindrical neck, carved all around with taotie, cicada lappets, and keyfret in low relief (2)

Sotheby's New York, 18th March 2008, lot 26.

The stone of each vase is a slightly brighter green than it appears in the illustrations. The bottle vase is in overall good condition with only minor expected wear, including minute nicks. The wall vase is in overall good condition with only minor expected surface wear, scattered minute pits, a couple of very fine natural fissures (as illustrated), and three recesses carved to the back for wall mounting.
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.