the globular body rising from three bamboo-shaped feet to a bamboo rim, flanked with a pair of upright bamboo-form loop handles, the domed and pierced cover, the body and cover cast with gilded bamboo leaves born on meandering thin twigs, the base with an apocryphal six-character Xuande mark against a recessed rectangle

The censer and cover are in overall good condition. The gilding and surface are worn overall with some nicks and scratches and the patina of the body has been partially cleaned.
"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."

A censer similarly cast with bamboo-shaped handles, is illustrated in Ming Qing Xunade lu [Ming and Qing dynasty Xuande incense burners], Beijing, 2012, pl. 133.