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LOT 49

Lot 49

An Amber-Glazed Pottery Cylindrical 'Hill' Censer and Cover, Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220)

An Amber-Glazed Pottery Cylindrical 'Hill' Censer and Cover, Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220)
Lot 49 Details
An Amber-Glazed Pottery Cylindrical 'Hill' Censer and Cover, Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220)

汉 褐釉博山陶奁

The cylindrical body raised on three bear-form feet and ornamented on the side with a frieze of various figures and animals, the cover moulded as a stylized mountain symbolic of Mount Penglai, the red pottery covered with a brown glaze of even colour overall
height 11 in — 28 cm

Estimate $600-$800

Realised: $3,300
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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An Amber-Glazed Pottery Cylindrical 'Hill' Censer and Cover, Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220)
  • An Amber-Glazed Pottery Cylindrical 'Hill' Censer and Cover, Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220)
  • An Amber-Glazed Pottery Cylindrical 'Hill' Censer and Cover, Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220)
  • An Amber-Glazed Pottery Cylindrical 'Hill' Censer and Cover, Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220)
Provenance:

H.H. Pao Collection, Toronto
多伦多鲍恒发家族珍藏
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Note:

For a similar example, please see Christie's New York, September 12, 2020, lot 71
类似博山陶奁请参阅纽约佳士得2020年9月12日,拍品编号71

Christie's New York, September 12, 2020, lot 71
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CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
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  • 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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