Lot 98 , A large Chinese Longquan celadon eight trigrams tripod censer, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), diameter 32cm

A large Chinese Longquan celadon 'eight trigrams' tripod censer, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), of compressed globular form, the interior with central unglazed cinnamon burnt clay medallion moulded with flowers, the rim with florettes above the eight trigrams, on three animal mask scrolled feet, the base with protruding unglazed burnt orange disc, diameter 32cm
Estimate £3,000-5,000

compare a similar censer sold by Christie's, New York, Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art sale Part II, 13th-14th September 2012, lot 1166.


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Sold for £2,800