元末 / 明初 龍泉窰青釉八卦紋三足爐

robustly potted and raised on three mask-and-paw feet, the shallow rounded sides carved with the 'Eight Trigrams' below borders of incised diaper and applied floret bosses encircling the incurved rim, covered overall with a lustrous sea-green glaze falling short of the center of the interior and the raised bevelled disc on the base, both burnt orange in the firing, the interior crisply molded with a leafy peony medallion, wood stand, Japanese wood box (4)

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The censer is in mostly good condition, but with minor chips to the interior and a mark painted in black ink to the central medallion (perhaps by a collector or shop). There are minor manufacturing imperfections including a small glaze pull to the side, kill inclusions and burst glaze bubbles (particularly to the interior).
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.