Lot 2217. A Longquan celadon tripod censer, Ming dynasty. Sold for US$ 875 (€802). Photo Bonhams.

Of compressed globular form with a dissolved peony flower and leaf spray pattern summarily incised into the curving exterior walls visible beneath a thin olive-green glaze also covering portions of the interior walls and the thee short legs protruding from the base, the unglazed surfaces burnt a dark cinnamon brown (extensive wear, soiling from use). 11 1/2in (29cm) diameter

Bonhams. ASIAN DECORATIVE ARTS, 11 Dec 2015 10:00 PST, SAN FRANCISCO