A CINNABAR LACQUER BOX AND COVER QIANLONG MARK AND PERIOD

of hexalobed section, the domed cover deftly carved in undercut relief with four figures gathered around a scholar reclining against a table, all set in a fenced garden landscape with trees and plantain, the sides of the cover and the box decorated with quatrefoil cartouches each enclosing leafy lotus sprays and reserved against a diaper ground, all bordered by keyfret bands, the interior and the base lacquered dark brown, inscribed and gilt with a six-character mark, Japanese wood box

A Japanese Private Collection.

The box and cover are in good condition with the exception of some over-painting to the diaper ground and key-fret band (at 3 o'clock) of the cover, to a small area of the keyrfret band and rim (at 7 o'clock) of the cover covering an associated 1cm., hairline rim crack, and some re-freshing to the underside rim of the cover and inner flange of the box.
"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."