Chinese bronze censer used to hold tennis balls sold for £3.3 million

A Chinese parcel gilt bronze censer, that was being used to hold tennis balls when first seen by valuers last year, has sold at auction in Switzerland for close to £3.3m.

The imperial ‘phoenix and peony’ vessel, a fraction short of 2ft (60cm) across and weighing over 2…

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