清康熙 德化白瓷雙螭龍耳爐

well potted with a rounded body rising from a splayed foot to a waisted neck and an everted rim, the body flanked by a pair of handles shaped in the form of a sinuous chilong, surmounted by a wooden cover reticulated with ruyi blooms and terminating with a ruyi-shaped coral finial

The mouthrim has been very lightly polished by approximately 6cm on one side, possibly to conceal some fritting. There is a brown iron spot to the footrim and another minute spot just under the mouthrim. Otherwise the censer is in good condition. The actual colour is a tinge more creamy white compared to the catalogue illustration. The wood cover, coral finial and stand are in general 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. 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."