brûle-parfum couvert en jade céladon pâle Chine, Dynastie Qing, époque Qianlong (1736-1795)

circulaire, reposant sur un haut pied évasé, la panse et le couvercle renflés, le jade d'une belle couleur céladon pâle finement incisé d'un décor archaïsant de masques de taotie sur fond de grecques, flanqué de part et d'autre d'anses ajourées sculptées de têtes d'éléphant sylisées, le couvercle agrémenté d'une prise ajourée évoquant une fleur de lotus aux pétales stylisés, la pierre d'une belle teinte uniforme, socle en bois (3)

The censer is in overall very good condition. The colour of the jade is of a slightly more celadon tone than the catalogue illustration suggests.
"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.
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Compare a similar censer, illustrated in Mingdai yuqi, Beijing, 2007, p. 137, fig. 108.