The first a Satsuma tripod censer, signed on the underside, early 20th century, two-handled form, lattice openwork lid, the body with an incised key border above gilt and polychrome floral decoration (8.25 in.) (allover crazing); the second a Chinese carved ivory five-piece mystery ball mounted on a pedestal (5.25 in.).

8.25 in

The collection of a retired U. S. Foreign Service officer; the censer acquired in Japan shortly after WWII

Allover age-crazed surfaces.

$200 - 300