Wanli Period, Ming Dynasty, 16‑17th Century,Ming Wanli Blue‑and‑White Censer with Cranes, Auspicious Clouds and Longevity Medallions on Three Beast Feet
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Condition & Provenance:Intact in general condition with natural age‑related traces on the rim and interior, authentic unglazed sandy base. Private Collection, Texas Description:This stately censer has a flared rim and a generously rounded body raised on three modelled beast‑mask supports. Its exterior is decorated in rich cobalt blue with flying cranes floating amid scrolling auspicious clouds, paired with circular longevity emblems, while floral scrollwork adorns the rim band. The saturated blue pigment is applied in a well‑balanced composition. The coarse sandy base exhibits the genuine texture of late‑Ming porcelain. It served as a formal hall‑display ritual vessel embodying the timeless wish for longevity and good fortune.
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