finely cast around the central knob with winged Immortals interspersed with four striding bixie, set with evenly spaced recessed roundels to receive gemstones, encircled by a band of seal faces forming a poetic inscription, alternating with half-disc sun whorls, further enclosed by a border of poetic inscription and stylized cloud scrolls to the rim; together with two small bronze mirrors decorated with nipples alternating with stylized animal motifs (3) 

Two smaller mirrors:
Collection of Mr. and Mrs. B. d'Ancona, acquired prior to 1951.

Two smaller mirrors:
An Exhibition of Chinese Mirrors, The Chinese Art Society of America, New York, 1951, cat. no. 5.

The mirror in the left of the catalogue illustration: the piece is in overall good condition. There are some heavy patches of encrustation on the flat surface. The mirror in the middle of the catalogue illustration: three areas around the edges have been broken off and restored. The mirror in the right of the catalogue illustration: the piece is in overall good condition.
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.