A blue and white 'Deer and pine' censer, Kangxi period (1662-1722). Estimate £2,000 – £3,000 ($3,068 - $4,602). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015

The globular censer is supported on three short feet and is painted to the exterior with two deer in a rocky landscape surrounded by pine trees, all below a band of six auspicious emblems separated by ruyi-form clouds. 9 ¾ in. (24.8 cm.) diam.

Christie's. CHINESE CERAMICS, WORKS OF ART AND TEXTILES, 12 May 2015, London, South Kensington