A PALE CELADON JADE CENSER AND COVER QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD

the rounded sides rising from a tall flared foot to a lipped rim, carved in low relief with a band of stylised taotie masks, set with four well-modelled yingxiong handles suspending loose rings, the foot encircled by cicada and plantain lappets, the domed cover pierced with scrolling lotus below a chevron band, surmounted by a scaled dragon coiled around a flaming pearl, the smoothly polished stone of a pale celadon tone suffused with olive-green inclusions

This censer is in good condition, but there is a small 2mm by 1mm shall chip to the underside edge of the base, there are also some minor nicks to the rim and to the rim of the cover. There are also a number of flaws running through the cover and the base.
"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."