18th‑Century Qing Dynasty Tea‑Dust Glazed Tripod Censer

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Dimensions：Height 7.8 cm (3‑1/16 in), Rim Diameter 8.4 cm (3‑5/16 in), 18th centuryCondition & Provenance：Overall condition is excellent. The glaze surface remains intact and lustrous, no cracks or chips along rim and body. Three feet show natural wear on exposed clay tips from long‑term display. Tiny firing pinholes can be spotted, which are inherent kiln marks from production. This piece comes from a long‑established private collection of Asian art in San Francisco, California. The collector originally acquired this censer directly in Asia back in the 1970s, passed down within the family, and it has never appeared in public auction market before.Description：This elegant 18th‑century tea‑dust glazed tripod censer represents outstanding literati taste for antique‑style incense burners. Its form draws inspiration from ancient Chinese bronze li ritual vessel. The rim flares outward with a thin tan‑brown glazed band. Short neck smoothly merges into full, rounded bulbous body, supported by three small beast‑form feet with ochre‑toned exposed clay at each tip. The entire exterior is covered with rich, thick tea‑dust glaze in soft olive‑green‑yellow hue. The glaze is glossy, smooth and velvety with subtle low luster instead of harsh bright shine. Interior is fully glazed as well with even polished finish. Simple circular base together with three well‑balanced feet gives this censer steady stance. All contours flow softly and harmoniously, delivering solemn yet refined aesthetic perfect for study room incense use. Tea‑dust glaze, also known as changguan glaze, is a highly‑prized high‑temperature crystalline glaze of Qing period, really tricky to fire properly. It was greatly treasured by imperial court and scholar‑officials at that time. This censer boasts stable, well‑balanced glaze tone and classical elegant shape, preserved in original old‑collection state, truly a fine monochrome porcelain for scholarly collection。

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