Lot 3127. A Longquan celadon tripod censer, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279). Estimate HK$1,800,000 – HK$2,600,000 ($232,807 - $336,276). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016.

The compressed body is raised on three slightly splayed, conical legs and surmounted by a cylindrical neck rising to the flat, everted rim, with three narrow flanges beginning at a slight ridge on the shoulder and trailing down each leg. The censer is covered overall with a soft green glaze of even tone ending at the bottom of the legs to expose the pale grey ware. 4 in. (10 cm.) high, Japanese silver cover, Japanese wood box

Christie's. CLASSICAL CHINESE ART FROM THE SUI TO THE SONG DYNASTIES, 1 June 2016, Convention Hall