A LARGE CHINESE LONGQUAN CELADON TRIPOD INCENSE BURNER

A LARGE CHINESE LONGQUAN CELADON TRIPOD INCENSE BURNER

MING DYNASTY

The deep rounded sides rising to a slightly everted rim, carved to the exterior with stylised peony sprays beneath a continuous scroll, covered overall with a rich greyish-green crackled glaze, 33.3cm.

Provenance: from the collection of Dr Oliver Impey (1936-2005), and Dr Jane (Mellanby) Impey (1938-2021), of Cumnor Place, Oxford.