A FINELY CARVED AND RETICULATED BAMBOO INCENSE HOLDER EARLY QING DYNASTY

well carved in high relief and pierced with a continuous mountain landscape scene of figures engaged in various pursuits within a deep rocky gorge containing a pavilion amid pine and other trees, a bridge over a gushing stream, with swirling clouds above, signed Fan Bin, the top and bottom fitted with buffalo horn ends, the original plugs missing

There are a few minor chips to the carving - a corner of the roof eave on the house, the top of the net held by the fisherman near the bottom, and a couple of minute nicks to the horn mouthrim. The overall condition is quite good.
"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."

Compare a similar piece but different landscape scene offered in our rooms 29th October, 2001, lots 680 and 685.

Another reticulated cylinder is illustrated in Gerard Tsang and Hugh Moss, Arts from a Scholar's Studio, Hong Kong, 1986, cat. no. 233.