of square form with ruyi-shaped corners supported on four canted feet, the exterior lacquered red with painted polychrome and gilt decoration, the cover centered with a raised panel of conforming shape with a central rosette framed by four ruyi heads, the panel surrounded by scrolling melon vines interspersed with butterflies and scrolling lotus filling each of the ruyi-form corners, the sides of the cover with stylized lotus sprays alternating with rosettes within square-scroll frames, the sides of the box with continuous keyfret, the interior lacquered black and fitted with nine shaped trays each gilt-painted with lotus sprays, the base lacquered black (11)

The box and cover with general consolidation and restoration to splits, losses and chips to rims and edges; with some overpaint and re-gilt. The base of the box with a restored circular impact crack, some crazing and small losses to rim. The interior trays re-lacquered and gilt and with restoration to losses and rim chips.
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.