the compressed globular body supported on three mask-and-paw feet and rising to a waisted shoulder and galleried rim set with two rope-twist handles, the exterior carved with a trellis band around the body between applied rosettes above and below, the interior centered with a stamped floral spray medallion, covered overall in a brilliant seafoam-green glaze save for the central medallion and the raised disc on the base, Japanese openwork silver cover and two Japanese wood boxes (7)

The censer is in mostly good condition with only minor manufacturing imperfections (including a loss to part of the beveled disc from firing) and minor expected wear to the surface (including scattered fine scratches to the glaze, wear to the underside of the feet, and shallow chips to the beveled disc, all commensurate with age and type). The glaze is slightly richer in hue than the published images.
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.