A SPINACH-GREEN JADE INCENSE BURNER AND COVER REPUBLICAN PERIOD |

the rounded sides rising from a flared foot to an everted rim, flanked by a pair of handles carved in openwork with intertwined floral stems suspending loose rings, the exterior worked in low relief with stylised lotus sprays, the domed cover similarly worked with shaped cartouches variously enclosing ladies and birds in a landscape, all reserved on a ground of floral sprays, below a band of bats, surmounted by a finial in the form of a leafy bloom suspending loose rings, the stone of a rich olive-green tone flecked with black speckles

Good overall condition with expected minute bruises and nibbling to the fragile extremities. The finial and the cover are worked separately.
"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."