Longquan Celadon Floral‑Ribbed Tripod Censer, Yuan‑Ming Period, 14‑15th Century

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Dimensions: Rim Diameter 10.7 cm (4.21 in), Height 9.5 cm (3.74 in)Condition & Provenance: This tripod censer is made of Longquan kiln grey‑white porcelain body. Unglazed tips of three feet display authentic firing rust‑red patina, all original age‑related marks preserved, no acid washing or artificial polishing. The celadon glaze remains complete and lustrous, only faint surface wear from long‑term age. All three original feet are intact. No penetrating cracks, major chips or restoration. Ribbed contours were moulded in original firing with no later modification. Only gentle conservative dust cleaning has been done. This censer was once owned by a private collector in California specializing in Yuan‑Ming Longquan ceramics, with over thirty‑year experience collecting southern Chinese celadon. The piece was acquired from a Hong‑Kong antique dealer in 2001. After arriving in United States, it was kept in climate‑controlled private cabinet for study and display only. It has never appeared in auctions or museum exhibitions. Freshly released from family estate dispersal, full provenance documentation is available upon request.Description: This floral‑mouthed ribbed incense burner was crafted at Longquan kiln during Yuan‑Ming era, used for household worship and scholar‑studio incense burning. It features undulating floral‑shaped flared rim. The whole body is sculpted with vertical melon‑ribbed contours with full, flowing ridges, supported by three sturdy tripod feet. Three original incense‑vent holes are preserved on interior base, characteristic of its original function. Base follows the ribbed form of vessel, foot tips are unglazed showing typical Longquan ochre‑red firing patina. Interior and exterior are covered with thick, even soft celadon glaze. Glaze thins along raised ridges revealing subtle body tone, accentuating sculptural depth. Longquan kiln mass‑produced this style of functional censers throughout Yuan‑Ming dynasties. This well‑preserved example with full form and fine craftsmanship represents high‑quality Longquan ritual ware, well‑suited for specialized antique ceramic collection and interior display.

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