Yuan Dynasty Longquan Kiln Celadon Bagua Pattern Double-Eared Tripod Censer

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Dimensions: Rim Diameter 15.8cm (6.22in), Overall Height 13cm (5.12in), Yuan DynastyCondition & Provenance: Category: Pre-Ming Song & Yuan Ancient Porcelain, primary trading hub Hong Kong. This censer was formerly held in the private collection of Arthur Wilson, a veteran celadon collector based in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He acquired this artifact at Christie’s Hong Kong Song and Yuan porcelain auction in 2018. The thick ceramic body is fully intact with no cracks, chips, glaze restorations or touch-ups. The entire surface is covered in thick, luscious pale celadon glaze with consistent smooth texture; only faint natural fine crackles exist on the inner wall, no glaze flaking, wear or artificial damage. The raised Bagua trigram relief carvings around the body retain crisp, complete lines, the two vertical rim ears are undamaged without chipping, and three cloud-shaped beast feet remain perfect with no abrasion on the tips. The circular unglazed firing pad on the base displays authentic aged rust-red firing discoloration, untouched original kiln marks with no later grinding or refinishing. This is an untouched heirloom piece with no acid cleaning or artificial aging treatments. Full supporting documents are included: original Christie’s Hong Kong auction catalog, authentication certificate issued by the International Celadon Research Society, and complete cross-border art import filing records for US private collection.description: This tripod censer is a classic ceremonial celadon vessel crafted at Longquan kilns during China’s Yuan Dynasty. It draws its silhouette from ancient bronze ritual gui vessels and integrates Taoist Bagua trigram ornamentation, serving as a core celadon piece for temple sacrificial rites and scholar’s study display throughout the Song and Yuan eras. The vessel is expertly wheel-thrown with a straight cylindrical body, wide flared rim, and a pair of petite upright ears symmetrically mounted on the lip. The exterior wall is decorated with three horizontal bands of raised relief Bagua trigram lines, sharply defined and layered neatly. Three rounded cloud-pattern beast feet support the base, creating a dignified, balanced silhouette with harmonious proportions. The entire piece is fully coated in Longquan’s signature thick pale celadon glaze, dense and translucent with soft, understated luster, presenting an even, tranquil lake-green tone. The glaze texture is smooth as solidified jade, covered in a natural antique patina accumulated over centuries, delivering premium gentle visual texture. The interior is plain and unadorned, fully covered in matching pale celadon glaze with only subtle natural age crackles, no man-made damage. A circular unglazed firing pad sits at the center of the base, showcasing rich natural rust-red firing clay discoloration with distinct granular clay texture, fully preserving authentic dragon kiln firing techniques unique to Yuan Longquan ware. Yuan Longquan celadon Bagua censers are fairly scarce in surviving examples. Perfect intact specimens with full pale celadon glaze, undamaged ears and beast feet are extremely rare. This piece merges archaic bronze ritual vessel design, Taoist Bagua philosophical culture, and the pinnacle firing craft of Longquan celadon, carrying profound value for ritual history, ceramic technology research and fine art collecting. It stands as a museum-quality standard Yuan Longquan celadon ritual vessel circulating in overseas collections.

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