Lot 119. A Longquan celadon tripod censer, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), 6 3/8 (16.3 cm.) diam. Japanese double wood boxes. Estimate HKD 180,000 - HKD 250,000 (USD 23,289 - USD 32,346) © Christie's Images Ltd 2017.

The censer is sturdily potted with a compressed bombe-shaped body, supported by three cabriole legs rising to a waisted neck below a flat everted mouth rim, and pierced at the base with an aperture. The censer is covered overall with an attractive rich green glaze. 

Provenance: A Japanese private family collection, acquired in the early 20th century

Christie's. The Pavilion Sale - Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 4 April 2017, Hong Kong