Lot 109. A blue and white tripod censer, Zhengde period (1506-1521), 10 ¼ in. (26 cm.) wide, across the handles. Estimate GBP 20,000 - GBP 30,000 (USD 25,720 - USD 38,580) © Christie's Images Ltd 2017.

The form of the censer is modelled upon a bronze original with two upright handles and standing on three cabriole legs. The body is freely decorated with scrolling lotus below a band of stylised ruyi-shaped clouds and a geometric scroll band.

Provenance: A private Japanese collection.