A ‘LONGQUAN’ CELADON TRIPOD CENSER SONG DYNASTY

the compressed globular body rising from three animal mask legs to a straight neck with everted rim, flanked by a pair of loop handles issuing from animal masks, covered overall in a pale greyish-celadon glaze, pierced gilt-metal cover and Japanese wood box

The censer has a gold-lacquer repair (2 x 1.5cm) to a rim chip, a gold-lacquer repair (14 x6mm) to the top of one handle, a bruise to the bottom of one leg, small glaze flakes around the bottom edge of each foot, and minor glaze scratches. It should be noted that the glaze is of a slightly warmer celadon tone than the catalogue illustration would suggest.
"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."