Lot 172
Lot 172
A SMALL CELADON-GLAZED 'QILIN' TRIPOD CENSER

MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)

Price Realised GBP 5,000
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GBP 1,500 - GBP 2,000
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A SMALL CELADON-GLAZED 'QILIN' TRIPOD CENSER

MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)

Price Realised GBP 5,000
Price Realised GBP 5,000
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The vessel is decorated with panels enclosing qilin, below a pair of 'twist-rope' handles and supported on three short splayed feet. The soft celadon glaze covers the exterior of the vessel and extends over the interior mouth rim.
3.1/8 in. (8.1 cm.) high, with pierced white metal cover


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Private European Collection
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