A 'LONGQUAN' CELADON 'BUDDHIST LION' CENSER AND COVER 14TH CENTURY

moulded in the form of a square box on a balcony supported on a pedestal, the sides of the box carved with leafy floral sprays, the flat cover surmounted by a recumbent Buddhist lion with one paw resting on a beribboned brocade ball, covered overall with a sea-green glaze, Japanese wood box

A Japanese Private Collection.

The censer is in very good condition with the exception of some minor firing imperfections including glaze crazing, a tiny hairline firing line to one corner of rim, a loss of glaze to the tip odf the lions tail and a firt to the end of one toot of lion. It should be noted that the glaze is of a slightly richer blue-green tone than the catalogue illustration would suggest.
"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."