Lot 1529. A Longquan celadon tripod censer, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279), 5 in. (12.7 cm.) diam. Estimate USD 15,000 - USD 20,000. Price realised USD 20,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2016

The compressed body is raised on three slightly splayed, conical supports 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 greyish bluish-toned glaze ending at the bottom of the legs to expose the pale grey ware, Japanese wood box.

Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art part II, 17 - 18 March 2016, New York