each with curved sides rising from a short foot to an everted rim, painted to the interior with a medallion enclosing an iron red bat in flight amidst underglaze blue ruyi-clouds, encircled in the well by five bats amidst clouds, the exterior with three bats in flight, the base with a six-character Guangxu mark

One dish has a small restoration to the rim (approx. 2 x 1 cm), and a star crack at the base (approx. 3 x 3 cm), and frits to the base. The other dish with two areas of restoration to the rim (approx. 11 x 4.5 cm and 11 x 4 cm), each with two rim cracks (approx. 6 cm, 2 cm, 4 cm, 1 cm). Both dishes have slight scratches to the surface, and burst bubbles and iron spots.
"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."