Celadon ceramic tripod incense burner, Longquan, Ming dynasty

Ceramic tripod incense burner. It has a globular body, crowned by a narrow neck and a mouth that widens into a thick everted rim; all supported by three conical legs. The piece is covered with a celadon green glaze with a fine crackle pattern, typical of Longquan productions. The bases of the three legs have been left unglazed, revealing the reddish-toned ceramic. Ming dynasty (1368-1644) or later.

Height: 8 cm; Diameter: 10.5 cm

Provenance:

· Acquired at Koller Zurich, Lot 330, June 2015.

· Current Dutch private collection.