611
A LONGQUAN CELADON-GLAZED TRIPOD CENSER
Southern Song Dynasty (AD 960-1279)

D: 15.6 cm

The censer is covered overall with a translucent and crackled celadon glaze of even tone, potted with a bombé body rising to a short constricted neck and supported on three splayed but strong legs which taper off to form the pointed and unglazed tips, recovering a sense of simplicity. With a soft and luminous design, this censer is a classic example of its type. Censer is an indispensable part of the ‘incense lore’. It has various shapes but they all serve the same purpose. This censer, while still functioning as an incense lore utensil, showcases sedateness and elegance which are required elements of Buddha worship, making it a valuable addition to the collection of Longquan wares.

Estimate
2,600,000 - 3,600,000
86,100 - 119,300
668,000 - 925,000
Sold Price
2,880,000
95,681
746,114

Ravenel Spring Auction 2017

611

A LONGQUAN CELADON-GLAZED TRIPOD CENSER
Southern Song Dynasty (AD 960-1279)


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PUBLISHED:
Longquan Ware : Chinese Celadon Beloved of the Japanese ,
Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum, 21st January - 31st March,
2012, pp.48, no.40. (this lot)

EXHIBITED:
Hagi Uragami Museum, 23rd June-23rd August, no.40.

PROVENANCE:
Private collection, Japan
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