A Chinese blue and white censer, transitional period, circa 1640, the exterior is decorated with scholars in the garden scene. With a Japanese silver cover and a hard wood carved fitted stand. 4.13 in. diameter, 3.74 in. high, 1640
- Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
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