A LONGQUAN CELADON ‘CASH TRELLIS’ TRIPOD CENSER, MING DYNASTY

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A LONGQUAN CELADON ‘CASH TRELLIS’ TRIPOD CENSER, MING DYNASTY China, 15th-16th century. Heavily potted with deep cylindrical sides tapering gently toward the base, rising to a broad rim and supported on three short cabriole feet with rounded terminals. The exterior is finely molded in relief with a dense cash-diaper pattern, arranged in rhythmic rows, framed above by a narrow band. The vessel is covered overall in a lustrous sea-green glaze, save for the unglazed foot revealing the buff ware, partially burnt to orange in the firing. Dimensions: Diameter 26.2 cm Literature comparison: Compare a related Longquan censer of similar form, dated to the Ming dynasty, 20 cm in diameter, in the National Palace Museum, Taipei, object number 中瓷001295N000000000. Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Christie’s Hong Kong, 3 June 2015, lot 3221 Price: HKD 250,000 or approx. EUR 48,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Expert remark: Compare the related glaze, carved decoration, and cash-trellis pattern. Note the different form and size (30.4 cm). Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Sotheby’s New York, 11 September 2019, lot 783 Mid-Estimate: USD 17,500 or approx. EUR 19,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Expert remark: Compare the closely related form and glaze. Note the different decoration, trigram motif, and the size (30.5 cm).

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