A GILT-BRONZE AND CLOISONNE ENAMEL CENSER MING DYNASTY, 16TH CENTURY

of bombé form raised on three cabriole legs, the short tapering neck surmounted by an everted rim and flanked by a pair of upright U-shaped handles, decorated overall in bright enamels with meandering leafy scrolls bearing red, yellow and white florets below a narrow scroll band, all set against a turquoise ground, the domed cover carved and pierced in the form of a lotus leaf with squirrels perched on grape vines surmounted by a knop in the form of a chrysanthemum floret with blue and turquoise petals

Some pitting and losses to the enamels. The exposed bronze to the rim, handles and feet with minor nicks, scratching and wear. The wood cover with small chips and losses to carving; with loss to the inlaid or enamelled surmount of finial.
"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."