carved as a pair of archaistic cups, each decorated with a wide band of bosses between a band of stylized dragons and upright ruyi heads, conjoined by a heavenly bird grasping a circular ring in its beak, the wings spread wide, standing on a chilong which curls through the base to the reverse side, the softly polished stone with an attractive pale gray tinge and patches of sugar-brown

Collection of Grace Brown Palmer (1882-1966).
Gifted to The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, in 1967 (acc. no. 1967.95a-b).

The vase is in overall good condition, aside from a small chip the foot of one vase and minor expected wear to the surface. The stone has natural fissures (as illustrated), and is slightly whiter than in the illustration in the printed catalog.
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.