of cylindrical form, carved from a single piece, the dramatically grained cylinder with a lipped base and raised single filet around the top, the fitted cover with a shaped and carved handle slotting neatly into the upright and everted side handles and secured by a wooden pin, a small square aperture on the rim, all resting on a flat ring foot, the circular base slightly recessed

Ho Cheung，香港

「金木水火土：香港文物收藏精品展」，香港藝術館，香港，2004年，編號47

In overall good condition with age appropriate wear.
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.
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