the compressed globular body rising from a short foot to an everted rim, set with a pair of lion mask handles at the shoulder and covered overall in a rich aubergine glaze; together with a smaller censer and a 'mountain peak' brushrest, both similarly glazed

大爐：1966年購自盧芹齋，巴黎
小爐：1966年11月3日購自倫敦
筆山：1980年11月19日購自Hotel Drouot，巴黎

The smaller censer with chips to the foot, frits to the rim. The brushrest with minor restoration to the tips. The large censer with an area of restoration all around the inner rim (approx. 2.5 cm wide) and on the faces of the two lion handles, along with frits to the foot. All have slight surface scratches and burst bubbles.
"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."