A blanc-de-chine tripod incense burner, 17th century. Photo Bonhams.

Of squat bombé form with two upright loop handles of triangular form, covered with a white glaze, centre of base unglazed, body raised on three feet, together with a stand carved with a border of linghzi and inlaid with central roundel of jade, 12cm diameter. Sold for £6,875 (€8,639)

Provenance: E.G.Kostolany, no.SF33
The Fiorentini Collection, purchased on 30th March 1976, no.AC33

A similar incense burner, now in the Percival David foundation of Chinese Art, No.424

Bonhams. ASIAN ART INCLUDING PORCELAIN FROM THE FIORENTINI COLLECTION, 2 Jul 2014, Edinburgh - http://www.bonhams.com