Yuan‑Dynasty Longquan Celadon Censer with Animal‑Head Feet, 13th‑14th Century A.D.

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Dimensions：Mouth diameter 13.5cm (5.31 in), overall height 11.3cm (4.45 in), 13th‑14th Century A.D.Condition & Provenance：The censer is fully intact without cracks, chips or restoration. Thick and lustrous celadon glaze carries natural tiny brown firing specks. The rim shows natural aged glaze transition, and exposed sections of three animal feet display genuine rust‑red firing discoloration. Base glaze bears thick natural patina, no acid washing or artificial modification. Provenance: Former private collection of an ancient‑ceramic collector based in Georgia, USA. Acquired at Jakarta Asian Antique Art Fair in 2016, privately preserved within one family for over twenty years. It was only exhibited in private themed shows of Yuan‑Ming Longquan celadon and has never been consigned to public auctions.Description：This well‑preserved tripod censer is a classic Yuan‑period Longquan ceramic for worship and scholar‑table display, adapted from ancient bronze ge vessel form. It features wide folded rim, constricted neck, full rounded belly, supported by three delicately molded animal‑head feet with exposed clay tips. The whole body is covered in even soft bean‑green glaze with substantial thickness. Scattered small brown specks across glaze are natural by‑products of Yuan‑Longquan kiln firing. Thin glaze along rim reveals light tan tone. Interior is fully glazed, while base retains a small unglazed circular center area. Animal heads are rendered in concise forceful style, and exposed foot bases show characteristic iron‑red firing patina on solid heavy ceramic body. Longquan kiln mass‑produced censers for ritual and domestic scholar use during Yuan dynasty. This example boasts well‑proportioned rounded silhouette and perfect condition, embodying the bold, unpretentious aesthetic of Yuan Longquan ware. Comparable intact animal‑foot censers are not commonly encountered on market. It delivers great display appeal together with important historical research value, highly prized by Yuan‑porcelain collectors from Georgia, New Jersey and Hong Kong.

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