琉球王國十八世紀 黑漆嵌螺鈿雜寶紋盤

of rectangular form, with slightly tapering sides supported on a flat base, set with a flanged rim, finely inlaid around the sides in the raden technique on a black lacquer ground with a variety of auspicious items, flowers and marine life, including conch shells and floating seaweed, chrysanthemum blossoms, beribboned fan, drum clappers, 'flaming pearl', magnolia or butterfly, the base and the interior left plain, the latter set with a yellow silk lining

There is brown re-lacquering along the slightly rounded bottom edges of the box and on the corners of the box (showing on the catalogue illustration) with some replacements of mother-of-pearl inlays, there are crackles to the lacquer that have been stabilised, the gilding on the flanged tim is rubbed.
"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."