A FAMILLE-ROSE CIRCULAR BOX AND COVER QING DYNASTY, MID-19TH CENTURY

the curved walls of the body delicately painted with the branches of a weathered peach tree, extending onto the domed cover, bearing eight large ripe peaches amid pale pink blossoms and slender leaves, all supported on a well-formed footring, four-character Shende Tang zhi mark in iron-red, the Hall for the Cultivation of Virture (2)

There is a tiny light brown spot in the glaze on the cover. Otherwise 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.