A SPINACH-GREEN JADE 'PHOENIX' CENSER AND COVER QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

the compressed globular body supported on three cabriole legs issuing from stylized ruyi heads, set to the shoulder with a pair of pierced phoenix handles, intricately carved in relief on the exterior with confronting archaistic phoenix, the domed cover similarly decorated, surmounted by a coiled phoenix finial, the stone of a deep green color mottled with lighter gray and darker specks, wood stand (3)

The stone with several fissures and stone flaws, six of which extend over the rim appearing as cracks, one with an associated infilled rim chip to inner rim. Infill to small chips elsewhere. The cover with two C-shaped stone flaws at the rim. Surface wear to the rims.
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.