A FAMILLE-VERTE BISCUIT SQUARE BOX AND COVER QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD

the cover incised and painted with lush peony emerging from pierced rockwork and scrollwork to the sides, the box with fruiting boughs of pomegranate, Buddha's Hand citron, Mandarin orange and flowering prunus, all on a white-ground and raised on four low bracket feet (2)

Ralph M. Chait Galleries, New York.

The box has a restoration to three corners and the cover has a 3 cm-long hairline crack to the interior extending to the outside edge. There is also minor wear and firing imperfections.
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.