A CARVED IVORY VASE QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY

of cylindrical form, the body carved and undercut with the 'hundred bird' motif, the various birds, including a phoenix, pheasants, cranes and ducks amidst various leafy flowers and plants, further carved with two inscriptions in low relief just below the everted rim, the base with a four character apocryphal Qianlong mark

There is a shallow 1/2 inch chip to a leaf as well as several smaller chips to the carving. Otherwise in good condition.
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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