A Chinese famille rose censer, 18th century, of circular form on three ruyi-shaped feet, painted with figures under a pine tree in front of a pavilion, in a mountainous landscape, inscribed with a seal reading 'Banshan', six-character Jiajing mark to base, 7.6cm diameter 7cm high 'Banshan' (Halfway up the mountain) is a hao that was used by several artists. It was a particularly popular name, as it could be associated with the Chinese concept of the 'middle way'. The most famous of these artists was Tang Ying (1682-1756), the Superintendent of the Imperial porcelain works in Jingdezhen. For a similar lot, see Sotheby's, Hong Kong, 27 April 2003, lot 177. 清十八世纪 粉彩山水图琴炉 《大明嘉靖年制》青花楷书款 Condition report: A hairline crack to the side, signs of repair.