Lot 269 , A Chinese Yixing pottery tripod censer, Ding, 18th century, height 20.5cm, body crack

A Chinese Yixing pottery tripod censer, Ding, 18th century, decorated with a Jun type glaze, moulded four character seal mark to base, old museum number ACP-030, height 20.5cm, body crack
Estimate £300-400

There are two body cracks extending downward from the rim almost the full height of the body with some slight glaze losses around the area, there are occasional glaze chips on one handle and around the edge of the feet, the glaze is very thick and has some 'burst' bubbles to the surface in places especially around the feet and underside, otherwise in reasonable condition with no restoration detected.
Entered for sale by a UK based collector.


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Sold for £340