A RARE CARVED CINNABAR LACQUER AND IVORY CRICKET CAGE QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD

the bulbous body with a waisted neck tapering to a pointed base, the exterior carved with floral roundels, including lotus, peony and hibiscus blossoms, some freely floating, others overlapping in small clusters, one roundel picked out with a fluttering butterfly, the rim bordered with a pendent border of plantain leaves alternating with stylised ruyi-shaped petals enclosing a floral scroll, the tip delicately carved as a floral blossom, all against a diapered ground, set with an lipped ivory rim, the well-fitted domed cover surmounted by a reticulated finial depicting a floret wreathed by scrolling foliage, ivory stand

Good overall condition, with just bruising to the foot. There is also shrinkage where the main body meets the ivory cover. Other general 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. 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."