comprising two ruyi-shaped halves, each with a thin, slightly convex surface carved in openwork with a small bird alighting in a blossoming lotus pond, the space between the large pads and lush blooms interwoven with spiraling stems, the opaque stone burnt dark and stained raspberry-red at the edge to enhance the 'chicken bone' effect (2)

Anunt Hengtrakul, New York.

Robert P. Youngman, The Youngman Collection of Chinese Jades from Neolithic to Qing, Chicago, 2008, pl. 194.

The pomander is in generally good condition with a few tiny nicks or losses.
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.