Set da incenso in giada verde spinacio Cina, Dinastia Qing, secolo XIX

comprendente una piccola scatola circolare con coperchio, un vaso a bottiglia e un incensiere tripode con coperchio: l'incensiere con un corpo semisferico su tre gambe in forma di bocciolo di fiore, scolpito con maschere "taotie" in stile arcaico, con ai lati due anse traforate in forma di fenice, il coperchio con finale traforato in forma di drago; il vaso scolpito con "ruyi" e maschere "taotie" stilizzate; la scatola scolpita sul coperchio con un fiore di loto al centro e volute; su basi lignee scolpite

Censer : good overall condition, cover : the rim of the cover is slightly bending and some parts has been rubbed off, some chips to the rim and a 1cm chip with an old restoration ; Vase : good overall condition but the wood base is stuck to the vase ; Box : a 2cm chip to the inner rim, cover : good overall condition. The actual color is convenient with the 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."

Compare with a Qianlong spinach green incense set from the Qing Court Collection illustrated in The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum, Jade Ware III, p.84.