Lot 486
  • 486

AN UNUSUAL CHINESE WUCAI PORCELAIN CENSER, 17TH CENTURY |

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • diameter 4 1/2 in.; 11.4 cm
produced for the Japanese market, of beehive form with three pierced double-lozenge apertures on the sides and a pierced coin motif at the top, painted in underglaze blue and polychrome enamels with cranes, flowers, leaping carp, and a poetic inscription, the base with apocryphal four-character Xuande mark in underglaze blue

Condition

The censer is in overall good condition with only minor expected wear and minor manufacturing imperfections.
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.