A CARVED CINNABAR LACQUER BOX AND COVER QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD |

of peach shape, the domed cover finely and deeply carved with a medallion enclosing Shou Lao, his attendants and a deer in a landscape, all reserved on a dense ground of leafy fruiting pomegranate, the box similarly carved, the interiors and base lacquered black 

The box and cover are in good condition with the exception of some refreshing to the red lacquer of the rims and re-touching to a circa 1 x 6 cm area of the cover at the indented end and very minor cracks and loss to the extremities of the foliage of the box and cover.
"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."