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Lot 231
  • 231

A ‘Longquan’ celadon tripod censer Southern Song dynasty

Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
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Description

  • stoneware
of compressed globular form with a straight neck and broad everted rim, supported on three splayed legs each moulded with a vertical flange, covered overall with an attractive sea-green glaze

Exhibited

The Splendor of Chinese Celadons, National Taiwan Museum, Taiwan, 1991, cat.no.54.

Condition

The censer is in very good condition.
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