A celadon-glazed tripod incense burner, 15th century. Photo Bonhams.

The exterior finely incised with a geometric diaper pattern, all under a light-green glaze, thinning around the central well to reveal the ochre clay, the robustly-potted body rising from three curved feet. 26.5 (10 1/2in) diam. Estimate £6,000 - 8,000 (€7,200 - 9,600)

Provenance: a South African private collection.

Bonhams. FINE CHINESE ART. London, New Bond Street, 15 May 2014 - www.bonhams.com