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of circular form, the top delicately carved through layers of red, green and ochre-yellow with a quatrefoil cartouche enclosing a parrot perched on leafy flowering and fruiting branches of peach, all reserved on a cellular diaper ground, the sides with fruiting sprays, lacquered black to the interior and base

There is a 6.8cm crack on the upper surface of the cover running from 9 o'clock to 3 o'clock and over the rim. There is also a 1.4cm crack to the side of the of the base to the rim.
"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."