清乾隆 白玉萬壽小圓盒

of circular form supported on a circular footring, the domed cover centred with a shou character in low relief within a raised border repeated at the rim, the smoothly polished stone of an even white colour with faint milky inclusions to the box's lower section, wood stand

紐約佳士得2005年3月30日，編號125

There are a few tiny nicks or nibbling to the edge of the rim of the cover, the rim of the box and footring but overall the box is in 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.
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參考一略大例，雕飾相類，署乾隆款，T.B. Kitson收藏，曾售倫敦蘇富比1961年5月30日，編號428，繼售於1970年2月24日，編號116。另見一例，售紐約佳士得2005年9月20日，編號6。亦見一例，載Pierre-F. Schneeberger，《The Baur Collection, Geneva. Chinese Jades and Other Hardstones》，日內瓦，1976年，圖版B53。見一略小例，售香港蘇富比1992年10月28日，編號546。再見一例，Geoffrey C. Hughes收藏，售紐約佳士得1991年11月27日，編號175。