A GROUP OF FOUR SMALL JAPANESE MAKI-E LACQUER BOXES 17TH TO 19TH CENTURY

The fan-shaped box has a tony chip and an adjacent minor haircrack to the rim. The cover is in good condition. The rectangular box has minor dents to the metal mounts and a 1/4 in. chip to one corner of the box. The square box has a tiny chip to the inner rim of the box. The cover is in good condition. The three-tier box's lower section has been restored. One end has been broken out and restored back in. There is a metal liner fixed to the interior. There are minor haircracks to the rim. Both middle sections and the are 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.
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.