A LARGE MING-STYLE BLUE AND WHITE 'LOTUS' CENSER QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD

of globular form, decorated with meandering lotus scroll repeated on the three legs, below a ruyi band on the shoulder interrupted by a pair of pierced, upright handles similarly decorated and with a key-fret border along the edges, encircling the rim and base of the feet, with the temple name Quanshan Si in underglaze red along the rim,  wood stand and cover (3)

Collection of David Yee, Houston, Texas, until 1963.
Collection of George L. Kroll, Houston, Texas from 1963 to 1995 and thence by descent. 

Both handles broken and restored. There are two visible glaze chips at the top of the rim and chips to the interior rim. The censer sits unevenly with one leg slightly longer than the others.
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.
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A pair of altar vases with the same pattern and underglaze red mark dated to the Jiaqing period, was sold at Bonhams, London, 11th November 2002, lot 205.