A rare blue and white 'luohan' censer, Kangxi six-character mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1662-1722). Estimate HK$240,000 - HK$350,000 ($31,114 - $45,374). Price Realized HK$400,000 ($51,844). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015

The censer of cylindrical form is raised on three low bracket feet and decorated in vibrant tones of blue with a continous mountain landscape scene with the Eighteen Luohan. The mark is written within the countersunk base. 7 3/8 in. (18.7 cm.) diam., lacquer cover, Japanese wood box

Provenance: A private institution, western Japan, acquired in 1920s

Notes: Compare a very similar Kangxi censer of similar size, also decorated with the Eighteen Luohan, in the Collection of Julia and John Curtis, sold at Christie’s New York, 16 March 2015, lot 3574.

Christie's. THE PAVILION SALE - CHINESE CERAMICS & WORKS OF ART, 6 October 2015, 22nd Floor