Lot 1620. A large carved Longquan celadon tripod censer, Ming dynasty (1368-1644); 12 in. (30.4 cm.) diam. Estimate: US$6,000 - US$8,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019

The heavily potted censer raised on three mask-form legs is carved on the exterior with a band of floral scroll on a wave-pattern ground, and is covered overall with a sea-green glaze except for the base and the center of the interior, exposing the body burnt orange in the firing.