Lot 93. A Blanc-de-Chine ribbed cylindrical tripod censer, 17th century; 4½ in. (11.5 cm.) diam. Estimate GBP 800 - GBP 1,200. Price realised GBP 1,076. © Christie's Images Ltd 2004

Thrown with three thin horizontal bands, the central register incised with key-pattern alternating with shallow carved archaistic animal designs, raised on three ruyi legs, the exterior all under a translucent glaze of pale ivory tone. 

Provenance: E. T. Hall Collection, no. 56. 

Christie's. Chinese Monochrome Porcelain from the Collection of the late E. T. Hall, London, 7 June 2004