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DescriptionA cloisonné enamel 'rope-twist' handle tripod censerMing dynasty, 16th century明十六世紀 掐絲琺瑯纏枝蓮紋繩耳三足爐
Width 17 cm, 6⅝ in.Condition reportExpected pitting to the enamel, some surface wear and light wear to the gilding. There are some minor infills around one foot, as well as some minor losses overall. The rim and the bottom of the feet have been cleaned.琺琅砂眼、器面磨痕、鎏金輕微磨痕屬正常。一足周圍有少許細微填充，通體有細微缺損。口沿及足部鎏金處均經清理。
"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." *Symbol Definition (Dagger): 正常增值稅規適用，增值稅會就成交價及酬金按標準增值稅率而收取。法國方面，倘物品就增值稅而言被界定為書籍，則適用減扣稅率。 Catalogue noteCompare two related censers each adorned with a pair of 'rope-twist' handles, attributed to the mid-Ming dynasty, in the Palace Museum, Beijing, illustrated in Zhongguo jin yin boli falangqi quanji [Complete works of Chinese gold, silver, glass and enamelware], vol. 5: Falangqi I [Enamelware I], Shijiazhuang, 2002, pls 77 and 78; and another, attributed to Ming dynasty, 16th century, sold at Christie's London, 7th November 2006, lot 89.