清乾隆 青白玉牡丹蓋盒

of flattened rounded form raised on four bracket feet, the tightly fitting cover delicately carved with a swaying spray of leafy peony scrolls and attendant buds, depicted with a butterfly fluttering nearby, the translucent stone of a pale celadon colour mottled with icy inclusions

The box and cover are in overall good condition, except minute nicks to the rims and extremities as can be expected. The actual colour is warmer and less yellow with tinge of sage-green tone compare to catalogue illustration.
"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."

本品起高浮雕，刀下生花，花開牡丹，輕蝶漫舞，工法自然，花韻尤現，表意吉祥，應為婚慶贈禮。

類者可見一例，售紐約蘇富比1992年6月3日，編號30；此例更早或曾售於倫敦佳士得1988年11月31日，編號543。另見一乾隆例，署乾隆款，雕歲寒三友圖，售香港佳士得2011年6月1日，編號3854。再見一例，售紐約蘇富比2005年3月31日/4月1日，編號77。