Lot 155. A gilt-splashed bronze censer, Qing dynasty, 18th century; 6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm.) across. Estimate HKD 200,000 - HKD 300,000. Price realised HKD 425,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2015

The compressed globular body is decorated with a horizontal raised band, flanked on either side with a handle in the form of an elephant-head, the surface adorned with gilt splashes. The base is cast with an apocryphal Xuande mark.

Christie's. THE PAVILION SALE - CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART, Hong Kong, 6 April 2015