A LIME-GREEN-GROUND FAMILLE-ROSE TRIPOD CENSER JIAQING SEAL MARK AND PERIOD

the globular body enameled with the bajixiang (Eight Buddhist Emblems) amidst meandering lotus scrolls that extend onto the cabriole legs, the shoulder with a band of ruyi-heads, flanked by a pair of pierced, upright curved handles, the lotus scrolls repeated on the waisted neck, all below a galleried rim with a pink and blue key-fret border interrupted by the horizontal six-character mark in iron-red, the interior enameled in turquoise, wood stand and cover (3)

China during the early 20th century, and thence by descent.

Minor wear to the gilding, with burst bubbles and minor wear to the top edges of the handles, burst bubbles on the inner mouth rim. Overall in good condition.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

A pair of altar vases with a similar pattern and color was sold in these rooms 20th March 2012, lot 92. A similar censer, but of smaller size with a ruby-red ground, with a Jiaqing mark and of the period, also sold in these rooms, 19th March 2013, lot 220.