Longquan Celadon Three‑Foot Censer,Yuan‑Ming Dynasty

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Dimensions:Height 5.8cm (2‑9/32in),Diameter 9.2cm (3‑5/8in)Condition & Provenance:Alright,let’s go deep on this authentic Yuan‑Ming Longquan celadon three‑foot censer,this little gem has survived centuries without any deep penetrating cracks,no heavy chip losses and no invasive restoration or glaze retouching work anywhere on the whole piece.You can trace every surface from the thickened rim,straight cylindrical body,three stout beast‑form feet all the way down to the central base pad,you will spot all genuine,honest age‑related wear,soft smoothing abrasions on rim edge and foot tips built from generations of handling,ritual use and long‑term collection storage,there is zero artificially applied fake patina you see on reproductions.The full‑coverage soft turquoise‑celadon glaze carries that gorgeous mellow,time‑softened luster highly desired by celadon collectors,you can find scattered tiny natural kiln specks,faint pinprick inclusions and subtle glaze flow ripples trapped inside the glaze layer,all are original kiln production traits and not later‑time damage.The tips of the three feet show partial glaze pull‑back exposing raw clay with natural iron‑oxide staining and accumulated kiln grit,the central unglazed base pad displays layered earth discoloration and subtle old tool marks from original trimming,there is no modern grinding,polishing or chemical cleaning done to alter the original base.This fine censer originates from a distinguished private Asian antique art collection based out of San Diego,California,the former collector sourced this Longquan censer from a respected Taipei antique gallery during the mid‑1990s,it stayed safely preserved within this single‑family private estate for over thirty years and it hits the public auction market for the very first time.description:This charming Yuan‑Ming period Longquan celadon censer features a wide slightly thickened rolled rim sitting atop a neat straight‑walled cylindrical body,faint shallow double bowstring lines run horizontally around the upper exterior wall,three stout rounded beast‑head feet support the entire vessel,each foot has a plump rounded padded terminal with soft rounded contours.The inner cavity is fully glazed with consistent smooth turquoise‑celadon tone matching the exterior,minor tiny kiln specks are visible on the inner base surface.The whole outer surface is enveloped in thick,lustrous soft turquoise‑green celadon glaze typical of mature Longquan kiln output,glaze gently pulls away at foot tips and central base pad to reveal coarse warm‑toned pottery clay with natural oxidation discoloration.This tripod censer form was widely used for incense burning in ancient Chinese households and shrine settings,the clean restrained silhouette and rich even glaze finish perfectly capture the quiet elegant aesthetic of late Longquan celadon,this is a highly collectible compact example for celadon focused collections,

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