A BRONZE RECTANGULAR CENSER 17TH / 18TH CENTURY

the compressed bulging sides rising from four tall cylindrical legs to a waisted neck and a wide flanged rim, set with a pair of upright loop handles, the base cast with an apocryphal four-character Xuande seal mark

The censer has an approx. 5-cm indentation to the inner rim and scattered small nicks and dents, particularly at the edges. There is noticeable wear (including pitting) to the surface, as illustrated in the catalog.
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.

See a closely related censer of the same shape and bearing the same mark, but with gilt-splashed decoration and a matching stand, sold at Christie's Hong Kong, 16th January 1989, lot 338.