China, 1912-1949. Of compressed globular form, supported on three short legs, with a short neck and wide everted rim, the exterior painted with scrolling vines and Chinese characters below a geometric border. With a pierced wood cover and base. Condition: Very good condition with minor wear and firing flaws, glaze abrasions to the well and underside. Provenance: German private collection. Weight: 732 g (the censer) and 1,346 g (total) Dimensions: Height 9 cm (the censer), Height 19 cm (incl. base and cover)