A bronze circular incense burner, Xuande six-character mark, 17th-18th century. Photo Bonhams.

Standing on a gently splayed circular foot, the compressed globular form decorated with mythical beast-head-handles below the flaring mouth, all covered in a rich, dark muted patina. 14cm (5½in) wide. Estimate £2,000 - 3,000 (€2,400 - 3,600)

Bonhams. ASIAN DECORATIVE ARTS. 4 Mar 2014, San Francisco - www.bonhams.com