Lot 222 , A Chinese Dehua blanc-de-chine tripod censer, 16th / 17th century, diameter 15cm

A Chinese Dehua blanc-de-chine tripod censer, 16th / 17th century, of squat circular form on three zoomorphic feet, unglazed interior and unglazed ring to base, diameter 15cm
Estimate £400-600

Provenance: The owner purchased this piece from Hong Kong Art Craft Merchants Association Ltd in 1986 complete with certificate.

There are minor glaze imperfections to the exterior, some scratching to the glaze particularly around the top of the rim, there is a minute splinter chip on the edge of the rim otherwise in good condition, comes complete with the certificate from the Hong Kong Arts Crafts Merchant Association Ltd.


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Sold for £480