A 'JUN'-GLAZED 'LUDUAN' INCENSE BURNER QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

potted as a luduan standing foursquare with its head turned upwards and mouth wide open revealing its teeth and a hollow body, its head with a long curved horn flanked by small pointed ears, the body with raised curved lines and raised bosses simulating a well pronounced spine, the tail skilfully rendered to simulate three tufts of hair, applied overall with a greyish-blue glaze thinning to a brown colour at the extremities, wood stand, Japanese double wood box

An old Japanese collection.

The tip of the rear horn has been restored with overpaint (extending to approx. 0.6 cm from the tip). The overall condition is otherwise quite good with only some occasional burst air bubbles, as well as potting and firing irregularity, especially to the unglazed feet. The actual colour is brighter and more yellowish than the catalogue illustration.
"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."