A Chinese blue and white censer in the shape of a foo lion made in Jingdezhen during the Wanli period (1573–1619). The censer is fitted with later 19th century gilt-bronze French mountings to be used as an inkwell. Overall of very high quality. Condition: very good with minor wear consistent with age, including a few burst glaze bubbles and one of the horns broken off (UV check, see photos). Minor corrosion spots on the metal mountings. Origin: private Dutch collection. Dimensions: 10,5 (height) x 11,6 (lenght) x 11,6 (width) cm including stand. This lot will be properly packed and sent insured with PostNL.