A 'LONGQUAN' CELADON TRIPOD CENSER MING DYNASTY |

the heavily potted body raised on three mask-and-paw feet, the broad rounded sides rising to an incurved rim and molded to the exterior with the 'Eight Trigrams' in relief beneath a band of raised bosses, the interior stamped with a trellis-pattern medallion, covered overall in a yellowish sea-green glaze save for the central medallion and the beveled disc on the base both burnt orange during firing, Japanese wood box (3)

The censer is in generally good condition with only minor firing imperfections (particularly to the biscuit areas) and minor expected surface wear (including shallow chips to the beveled disc on the base, and wear to the glaze at the underside of the feet).
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.