A cloisonné enamel turquoise-ground tripod censer - Second half of the 16th century

The exterior colourfully enamelled with an undulating foliate scroll bearing large lotus blossoms above lotus petal panels, on cabriole legs, the sides set with two stylised lion-mask handles, the interior rim and base with foliate lotus sprays. 14.5cm (5¾in) diam. Estimate: £5,000 - 8,000

Footnote: Compare two similar censers from the Pierre Uldry collection, illustrated by H. Brinker and A. Lutz, Chinese Cloisonné: The Pierre Uldry Collection, New York and London, 1989, pls.116-117.

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Bonhams. Fine Chinese Art, 12 May 2008. New Bond Street