A CINNABAR LACQUER ‘IMMORTAL’ BOX AND COVER QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD

of circular section, the cover delicately carved with an animated scene depicting Liu Hai strolling through a walled garden enclosed within cragged cliffs and looking playfully at his three-legged toad, the setting further detailed with various immortals and acolytes, the sides of the box and cover with evenly spaced bajixiang emblems interspersed with lingzhi cloud scrolls and soaring bats, the underside with a key-fret border encircling a countersunk base, the interior lacquered black

Sotheby’s Hong Kong, 2nd May 2005, lot 571.

There are minute nicks to the intricate carving on the exterior of the box and cover, some of which retouched. There are also flakes to the relacquered interior and base, as well as occasional typical age cracks in keeping with age. The box and cover are otherwise in overall 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. 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."