十七世紀 掐絲琺瑯山水花卉圖筆筒

of canted square section decorated with two landscape panels, one with a lone fisherman in a mountainous landscape, the other with a scholar and attendant crossing a bridge, and the remaining sides with flowers, lingzhi and butterflies, in bright yellow, green, blue, pink, aubergine, white and black enamels on a turquoise ground, all supported on four shaped feet

There is a chip to the left hand corner to one panel. The upper corners with a fine network of cracks. There are areas of fill particularly along the edges and and age appropriate pitting and minor loss to the enamels.
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.