A Pierced 'Famille-Verte' Censer And Cover. Qing Dynasty, 19th Century

the square base moulded to each side with two rectangular panels reserved on a flower and green-seeded ground, the lower panel enclosing blind trellis diaper, the upper pierced trellis diaper, all supported on four short taotie-mask legs, the cover with angled sides similarly pierced and surmounted by a lion finial, wood stand. 27.5cm., 10 3/4 in

Estimate 4,000--6,000 GBP  - Lot sold  7,500 GBP

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art. 05 Nov 08. London.  Photo courtesy Sotheby's. www.sothebys.com