Asian Art Auction

November 28, 2016

LOT 131

Lot 131

A Celadon Tripod Shallow Censer, Yuan/Ming Dynasty, Circa 1300-1400

A Celadon Tripod Shallow Censer, Yuan/Ming Dynasty, Circa 1300-1400
Lot 131 Details
A Celadon Tripod Shallow Censer, Yuan/Ming Dynasty, Circa 1300-1400

元/明 龍泉青釉洗式爐

The heavily-potted censer is raised on three mask and paw supports. The shallow rounded sides curve inward to the flat rim and are carved with the Eight Trigrams between borders of small applied florets. It is covered throughout with a bluish sea-green glaze, which fades to a slightly irregular circle at the interior, the centre is unglazed with an impressed floral pattern
diameter 12.4" — 31.5 cm.

Estimate $12,000-$16,000

Realised: $12,000
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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A Celadon Tripod Shallow Censer, Yuan/Ming Dynasty, Circa 1300-1400
  • A Celadon Tripod Shallow Censer, Yuan/Ming Dynasty, Circa 1300-1400
  • A Celadon Tripod Shallow Censer, Yuan/Ming Dynasty, Circa 1300-1400
  • A Celadon Tripod Shallow Censer, Yuan/Ming Dynasty, Circa 1300-1400
  • A Celadon Tripod Shallow Censer, Yuan/Ming Dynasty, Circa 1300-1400
Note:

For a very similar example of the same size, see the collection of The British Museum, bequeathed by Mrs B. Z. Seligman, OA 1973.7-26.323

極相似一例庋藏於大英博物館,館藏編號OA 1973.7-26.323

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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