worked to depict a horse standing foursquare and tied to a tall post detailed with a butterfly at the top, the scene further decorated with a crouching monkey with one limb raised and holding gnarled branch, all supported on a rectangular base with irregular sides to simulate jagged rockwork, the stone of a pale celadon colour mottled with light brownish-grey inclusions

Some minute insignificant nibbling along the extremities.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."