each with shallow, rounded sides, the interior painted in bright enamels with gilt highlights and centered by a group of peony, poppy, and aster, the rim bordered with butterflies, pale blue scalloped reserves of floral arabesques, and cartouches of bamboo against a band of prunus on lime-green cracked ice (2)

One dish has three chips and scattered minute frits to the rim (largest chip approx. 1.2 cm); scattered small burst glaze bubbles; expected wear to the surface, footring, and enamels (particularly to the black butterflies; and the rim is warped. The other dish has five hairline cracks from the rim (longest approx. 5 cm); minor manufacturing imperfections; minute frits to the rim; minor expected wear to the surface, footring, and enamels (particularly the black butterflies); and the rim is warped.
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.