the rounded sides rising from a splayed foot, finely painted in bright enamels, the top centered with a flowerhead encircled by scrolled leaves and ruyi, further ringed by six bats, all over a gilt leiwen ground, a band of wanzi and flowers above the rim and the foot, the base encircled by a row of colorful petals and a band of entwined gilt vines, the interior set with a gilt-metal tray containing nine fitted trays painted with bats and shou characters over a bright blue ground (11)

Christie's New York, 26th March 2003, lot 61.

With three areas of consolidation and touch-up painting, the longest of which measures approx. 14 cm wide below the rim of the box. With minor wear to the gilding and enamels. The interior gilt-metal tray cannot be lifted out of the box. With minor dents and compression areas.
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.