the undulating shaft and ruyi-form head coated in numerous layers of deep-crimson lacquer and carved in high relief with auspicious motifs against a fine diaper ground, the head displaying a selection of the 'hundred antiques', the double-gourd vase in the center inscribed daji ('may you be extremely lucky') and set with several fruit-laden pomegranate branches emerging from its narrow neck, the center of the scepter's shaft widening into a shaped lozenge filled with a beribboned vase containing blossoming prunus branches and a bowl holding three Buddha-hand citrons, the foliate-form terminus with a beribboned trio of peaches and a bat, the remainder of the shaft carved with the 'Eight Buddhist Emblems'

With a small section of the neck and the join at the head broken and repaired, and with scattered minor repairs to small losses to the edges and in the extremities of the carving. With a few scattered minute un-restored losses to the extremities of the carving as well.
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.