A Longquan celadon glazed tripod censer, Ming Dynasty. Photo Bonhams.

Set on beast mask and paw feet, the shallow rounded body carved with a continuous band of lotus scroll on a simulated weave ground, a band of applied florettes below the flattened rim, the glaze falling short of the centre to reveal the terracotta red pottery. 30.5cm (12in) diam. Estimate £1,000 - 1,500 (€1,200 - 1,800)

Bonhams. ASIAN ART. 19 Feb 2014. London, Knightsbridge - www.bonhams.com