An aubergine-glazed tripod incense burner, Kangxi period. Estimate £3,000 - 5,000 (€4,100 - 6,900). Unsold. Photo Bonhams.
The compressed bulbous body with deep rounded sides supported on three short tapering legs, divided into three even sections by incised lines to the underside, applied with a pair of upright rope-twist handles to the lipped rim raised on a waisted neck, all under an attractive aubergine glaze of deep and glossy violet tone. 22.9cm (9in) wide
Provenance: Louis van der Heyden collection, no.230 (label)
A Belgian private collection
Bonhams. FINE CHINESE ART, 14 May 2015 10:00 BST - LONDON, NEW BOND STREET