AN EMBELLISHED AMBER SNUFF BOTTLE BOTTLE: QING DYNASTY, 1750-1900 EMBELLISHMENT: TSUDA FAMILY, KYOTO, JAPAN, 1890-1941

of compressed oval shape with a pair of mock lion mask-ring handles on the shoulders, the body decorated in lacquer, malachite, soapstone, mother-of-pearl, ivory and other hardstones, to form a continuous scene of three boys gathered around a large pearl issuing a palace borne on clouds, being approached by three more boys carrying various items, the details rendered in gilt-lacquer, apocryphal four-character incised Qianlong seal mark in a line

A piece of inlay is missing from one of the shoulders, and another from behind the boy in the green vest, a small section of the flag pole and the hand of one boy. There is a shallow chip on the neck and a small polished chip on the outer mouth rim, there are some minute nicks to the mock ring handles and the inner foot ring. There is also some very minor surface 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.
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.