well cast in the form of a tall segmented bamboo shoot flaring at the rim, intricately cast on the exterior with attendant slender shoots of leafy bamboo, growing from cragged rocks with small shrubs, beside a phoenix perched on a rocky ledge with lingzhi sprigs, the bird with its crowned head turned backwards, its body finely detailed with furled feathers, the wood stand pierced in openwork with bamboo

Good overall condition with minute nicks to the fragile extremities. Other general surface wear.
"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."