A CARVED CINNABAR LACQUER BOX AND COVER QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

of cylindrical form, the flat cover carved in relief with two bearded sages seated at a table beside a standing acolyte, all set in a landscape with a swaying pine tree, wutong shrubs and jagged rocks, the sides covered with a dense wan-diaper ground, the interior and the base lacquered black

The cover has a wide U-shaped crack (6cm) and an L-shaped crack (3cm) to one side with associated lost and loose lacquer. There are numbers shorter cracks to the top and running along the edges. The rims have extensive areas of loss and damage. The surface has minor scratchings, particularly evident in the black lacquer. The underside of the cover with an old sticker.
"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."