明末 / 清 銅壓經爐 《內壇郊社》款

of archaistic gui form, finely cast with a compressed globular body supported on a short splayed foot rising to a waisted neck and flared mouthrim, the shoulders set with a pair of loop handles, the base crisply cast with a recessed square panel enclosing a four-character Neitan Jiaoshe mark, the patina of a reddish brown tone with caramel-coloured flecks

There is expected surface scratching and occasional pitting consistent with age, otherwise in very good overall 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."

《內壇郊社》款銅香爐為宮廷於天壇內祭祀天地所專製。一相似器形壓經爐可與之相較，藏於北京故宮博物院，載於《故宮經典：明永樂宣德文物圖典》，北京，2012年，頁262，圖版142。