Lot 985. An inscribed Dehua porcelain incense burner, 17th-18th century; 6in (15.3cm) wide across handles. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. Sold for US$ 3,750 (€3,165) inc. premium. © Bonhams 2001-2017

The bombé form vessel supported on a tall, splayed foot, rising to an everted rim, flanked at the sides with a pair of lion mask handles, one side of the rounded walls incised with an inscription reading xiang ai jing yutang (the fragrant mist purifies the Jade Hall), the foot pad and a partial of the interior well unglazed, the remaining surfaces covered in a creamy-white glaze with a slight ivory tinge.

Provenance: Ralph Chait Gallery, New York
Collection of William Crossett, Seattle, Washington
Crane Gallery, Seattle, Washington, acquired 8th June 2011
Collection of Brooks & Dorothy Cofield.