Yuan‑Ming Dynasty Longquan Celadon Double‑Eared Tripod Censer (13th‑17th Century A.D.)

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Dimensions：Mouth diameter 8.5cm (3.35 in), overall height 8cm (3.15 in), 13th‑17th Century A.D.Condition & Provenance：The censer is fully intact without cracks, chips or modern restoration. Original celadon glaze remains well‑preserved. Natural rust‑red firing discoloration and age‑related patina present on rim and three leg tips, glaze is smooth and lustrous. Exposed base shows dry solid clay with original burial encrustation, no acid washing or artificial polishing. Provenance: Former private collection of a senior early‑Chinese‑porcelain collector based in Pennsylvania, USA. Acquired at Jakarta Asian Art Fair in 2011, passed down within one family for more than thirty years. It was only exhibited in private thematic shows for Yuan‑Ming Longquan celadon and has never been consigned to public auction.Description：This tripod censer was produced by Longquan kilns during Yuan‑Ming dynasties, modeled after archaic bronze ding vessel. It served as an elegant incense burner for scholar‑studio use and ritual offering. The vessel features straight mouth with a pair of symmetrical upright loop handles on the rim. Cylindrical body gently tapers downward and is supported by three tall hollow conical legs, presenting restrained, dignified silhouette full of archaic charm. Interior and exterior are covered with typical Longquan bean‑green celadon glaze. Thick even glaze carries soft subdued luster. Where glaze thins along the rim, a natural thin band of reddish‑brown firing color emerges. The inner cavity is fully‑glazed and completely unadorned, highlighting the intrinsic beauty of celadon glaze. Central base is unglazed with coarse yellow‑brown clay and kiln‑support residue. Leg tips also reveal clay from original firing setup, faithfully reflecting Longquan manufacturing technology of that era. Bronze‑form porcelain censers enjoyed great popularity in Yuan‑Ming times for incense burning, worship and interior display. This compact small ding‑style censer is perfectly sized for desktop appreciation. With well‑balanced form, serene glaze tone and untouched ancient patina, it constitutes valuable material for studying ritual‑type Longquan wares. It is highly treasured by Longquan‑porcelain collectors from Pennsylvania USA, Hong Kong and Singapore, holding great value for desk display, academic research and antique‑collecting.

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