of square form, the hinged mirror stand, supported by a narrow rectangular tilting retractable frame, enclosing seven openwork panels, three carved with prunus, two with lingzhi fungus, one with camellia flower issuing leafy-scrolls to either side, all around a square central openwork panel of barbed design for receiving the mirror knob, above an adjustable lotus-shaped support enclosed in the lower panel, all set above one long and two short drawers, supported on legs of square section ending in hoof feet joined by a plain straight apron

Ho Cheung, Hong Kong.

The mounts have been replaced. One of the drawer slides has is a later replacement. The surface has minor nicks, dents and some splitting consistent with age.
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.

For a similar example from the collection of Dr. S.Y. Yip see Grace Wu Bruce, Chan Chair and Qin Bench, The Dr. S.Y. Yip Collection of Classic Chinese Furniture II, Hong Kong, 1998, no. 65.