A STUDY GROUP OF EIGHT AMBER SNUFF BOTTLES QING DYNASTY

comprising: six plain snuff bottles, five with jadeite stoppers; one flattened spherical bottle carved in low relief to one side with a goose and a Buddhist lion to the other, jadeite stopper; and one flattened spherical bottle carved in low relief to the sides with a pair of chilong, jadeite stopper

The bottles are all in good condition with the exception of the spherical bottle which has chips to the chilong handles, and the bottle carved with lion mask handles which has small chips to the rim and to the fixed rings of the handles.
"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."