Lot 185. A blue and white tripod censer, Qianlong six-character mark in underglaze blue in a line and of the period (1736-1795); 10 in. (25.4 cm.) high. Estimate GBP 15,000 - GBP 25,000. Price realised GBP 40,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019

The censer is well potted with a compressed globular body decorated with the Eight Buddhist Emblems, bajixiang, amongst large lotus blossoms on leafy tendrils, all below a band of ruyi-heads. The two upright, pierced handles, the recessed neck and cabriole legs are similarly decorated with lotus heads on scrolling foliage. The rim and sides of the handles are embellished with classic S-scrolls.