A 'LONGQUAN' TRIPOD CENSER MING DYNASTY |

the lobed globular body raised on three tapering feet, the everted rim supporting two 'rope twist' loop handles, each lobe freely carved with a floral spray below a cloud scroll at the rim, applied overall with a rich sea-green glaze stopping irregularly above the base of the feet to reveal the body burnt orange in the firing 

Sotheby's Hong Kong, 29th October 1991, lot 24. 

The censer is in generally good condition with very little wear to the glaze and only minor chips to the feet, however there are firing imperfections including three large kiln adhesions to the interior (with smaller ones nearby and at the feet) and a small glaze gap at the underside. The glaze is slightly darker compared to the catalog 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.
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.