A GOLD-SPLASHED BRONZE 'MYTHICAL BEAST' TRIPOD INCENSE BURNER QING DYNASTY, 17TH – 18TH CENTURY |

of ding form, cast with a cylindrical body supported on three tall cylindrical legs and rising to a constricted neck and wide galleried rim, the neck flanked by a pair of stylised mythical beast mask handles, each with a mock ring extending over the main body, the gently raised centre of the base with a recessed panel enclosing an apocryphal six-character Xuande mark, the exterior densely decorated overall save for the mark with gold splashes

There is a minor bruise to the underside. Other general surface wear. There is a painted inscription in Roman letters to the interior.
"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."