Yuan Dynasty Blue‑and‑White Tripod Censer with Twisted‑Rope Handles & Scroll Floral Motifs,14th Century Yuan

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Dimensions：H. 0.426 ft. W. 0.328 ft.（H.13 cm. W.10 cm.） Condition & Provenance：The censer is structurally whole with no cracks or hidden fractures,only minor age‑related wear on raised sections of twisted‑rope handles,the feet show natural wear from long‑term placement,no chips or glaze loss.The unglazed interior bears old staining from historical incense burning.Unglazed hollow foot ends show native iron specks and age‑induced patina.No restoration,no re‑glazing and no later added pigment.This piece comes from private collection of Mr.J・H,Los Angeles,California,USA.Acquired by the collector from a well‑established Paris Asian antique gallery in 1987,passed down within two‑generation family.It was stored long‑term in temperature‑controlled private cabinet,never appeared at auction,never publicly exhibited and has no museum loan history. Description：This Yuan blue‑and‑white tripod censer represents a classic incense burner for ritual worship in Yuan period.Its form draws inspiration from ancient bronze ding vessel.It features wide flat rim,shallow full belly,a pair of three‑dimensional twisted‑rope molded handles on rim with realistic twisted strand texture,supported by three upright hollow column‑shaped feet with well‑balanced antique proportion.The interior remains unglazed,showing coarse original clay,hand‑thrown turning marks and layered stains from centuries‑long incense usage.The exterior is entirely covered by soft bluish‑white glaze with even glaze thickness.A continuous diamond‑pattern floral border runs around the rim.The outer belly is painted with bold free‑hand under‑glaze blue scrolling flowers with full blossoms and winding vines.Painting strokes are unrestrained with obvious rhythm and variation.The cobalt presents deep saturated blue,dark speckles form where pigment piled up,together with natural bleeding which is characteristic of Yuan blue‑and‑white.Scrolling grass decorations extend onto three feet.The ornament layout is well‑balanced,expressing the bold and unpretentious artistic spirit of Yuan dynasty,perfectly combining ritual practical function with blue‑and‑white decorative craft.

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