Lot 119. A crackle-glazed guan-type small censer, Qianlong six-character seal mark in underglaze blue and probably of the period (1736-1795), 3 ½ in. (9 cm.) wide across the handles. Estimate GBP 10,000 - GBP 15,000 (USD 12,860- USD 19,290). Photo Sotheby's.

The delicately formed bombe-form censer is applied with two loop handles that extend from the shoulder to the foot. It is covered overall with a grey-celadon glaze suffused with a network of dark and light gold crackles. The foot rim is covered in a brown wash.

Provenance: Property from a private UK collection.