A WHITE JADE TRIPOD CENSER AND COVER QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY

the deep rounded sides resting on three large unguiform feet emerging from ferocious beast heads, the body carved around the sides with archaisitic dot motifs, flanked at the sides by a pair of finely carved openwork handles suspending loose rings, each comprising a pair of sinuous dragons contending a 'flaming pearl', the cover carved with archaistic scrolls and set with an elaborately carved finial decorated with five foliate loop handles suspending loose rings and surmounted by a writhing dragon, the stone of a pure, even white tone

The censer is in good condition with just one miniscule chip to the left protruding eyebrow of a beast head at a leg, barely noticeable. The cover with approximately four small chips to the edges of the rim (where it has contact with the censer), the largest a triangular-shape approximately 3 mm wide.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."