AN INSCRIBED CRACKLE-GLAZED CENSER QING DYNASTY, 18TH / 19TH CENTURY

of compressed globular form, the exterior inscribed with a poem attributed to Tang Ying, signed Zhong dou laoren (Old Man who Grows Beans), with three seals reading han, mo and possibly guxiang, all on a beige ground suffused with a russet-brown crackle, wood cover surmounted by a jade finial (3)

There is a small indentation on the outside footring and on one handle where a small pieces of kiln grit have come loose, and a shallow chip to the unglazed ridge inside the footring on the base. Overall the censer appear to be in good condition. The finial has been reattached to the cover and there are accession numbers written on the inside of the cover in red pigment.
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.