A CARVED CINNABAR LACQUER SQUARE TRAYCHINA, MING DYNASTY |

with canted incurved corners and shallow rounded sides, supported on a straight foot of corresponding shape, the interior elaborately carved with a scene depicting a group of horses in a landscape with pines and rocks, the exterior with four groups of horses in reserves, the base lacquered black

There are old restorations to the corners, around the rock on the recto, along the rim underneath. There are losses along the foot rim and the mouth rim. There are additional losses to the petals and to the leaves on the frieze underneath. There are tiny cracks overall on the surface. The underneath with a dark brownish lacquer with a ca. 11 cm crack.
"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."