A GROUP OF FIVE AGATE CARVINGS QING DYNASTY

comprising: a leafy lotus seed pod; a inscribed 'dragonfly' pendant; a melon pendant; an inscribed 'lingzhi' pendant; and a small pierced carving of three fruit

The carvings are in good overall condition with the exception of the following: the lotus seed pod carving has a 1mm chip to the edge of the large pod, loss to the tips of two leaves, and nibbles to the edges of two of the leaves; the dragonfly pendant has a 1mm chip to the bottom edge; the melon pendant has a circa 2cm section of loss to the carving; the lingzhi pendant has a small natural hole (inclusion) to one lingzhi head and a 1mm diam chip to the top of another; and the three fruit carving have minor nibbles and flakes to inclusions.
"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."