A BLUE AND WHITE PEN BOX QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD |

of rectangular form, hollowed with three circular and a lobed rectangular aperture on the top, the sides painted with an abstract pattern of interlocking scrolls

Original cover missing. There is an area of minor bruise with a fine C-shaped hairline to one bottom corner and expected short firing lines to the base. The pen box is in otherwise very 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."

A closely related pen box with cover from the Jie Rui Tang collection and formerly in the collections of W. W. Winkworth and George Eumorfopoulos, was sold in our New York rooms, 14th March 2014, lot 6.