Lot 96. A large carved and moulded Longquan celadon tripod censer, Ming dynasty, 15th-16th century. Estimate HK$60,000 – HK$80,000 ($7,772 - $10,362). Price realised HKD 137,500. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016

The compressed censer is supported on three animal-mask supports, and is carved freely with a floral scroll between two narrow registers of flower-head-form bosses. The censer is covered overall with a glaze of yellowish-olive green tone, with the exception of the unglazed centre and base. 15 in. (38.1 cm.) diam.

Christie's. THE PAVILION SALE - CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART, 5 April 2016, Hong Kong