Incense burner - Porcelain - Ming dynasty
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A late Ming Dynasty blue and white porcelain incense burner from China, circa 1600–1644, with a globular body on three curved feet, a wide rim, two handles, cobalt underglaze decoration, 12.4 cm high, 11 cm in diameter, and weighing 474 g, in good condition with signs of age.
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An iconic Chinese blue-and-white porcelain incense burner from the late Ming dynasty, circa 1600–1644.
The incense burner has a beautifully globular body on three curved legs, a wide flaring rim and two raised ears on either side. The decoration is rendered in cobalt blue under the glaze on a light porcelain ground.
The body is adorned all around with stylized floral motifs, elegant lotus flowers and tendrils. The neck is decorated with a decorative geometric band, while the rim and the base are accented by fine blue lines. The combination of the round form, the three legs and the raised ears gives the object a distinctly sculptural character.
Incense burners of this type were used in China for religious rituals, ancestor worship and indoors. In addition to their functional use, they were valued as decorative objects and collectibles.
An attractive example of Chinese blue-and-white ceramics from the Ming period, with a traditional form and a vibrant, hand-painted decor.
Period: Ming dynasty, late period, circa 1600–1644
Origin: China
Material: Porcelain, underglaze blue decoration
Height: 12.4 cm
Diameter: 11 cm
Condition: Signs of age and small flakes on the glaze. A small damage has been filled with gold-colored material. One of the raised ears has been repaired; the other ear shows a crack. Further small irregularities and wear are visible. See the photos for a full view of the condition.
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An iconic Chinese blue-and-white porcelain incense burner from the late Ming dynasty, circa 1600–1644.
The incense burner has a beautifully globular body on three curved legs, a wide flaring rim and two raised ears on either side. The decoration is rendered in cobalt blue under the glaze on a light porcelain ground.
The body is adorned all around with stylized floral motifs, elegant lotus flowers and tendrils. The neck is decorated with a decorative geometric band, while the rim and the base are accented by fine blue lines. The combination of the round form, the three legs and the raised ears gives the object a distinctly sculptural character.
Incense burners of this type were used in China for religious rituals, ancestor worship and indoors. In addition to their functional use, they were valued as decorative objects and collectibles.
An attractive example of Chinese blue-and-white ceramics from the Ming period, with a traditional form and a vibrant, hand-painted decor.
Period: Ming dynasty, late period, circa 1600–1644
Origin: China
Material: Porcelain, underglaze blue decoration
Height: 12.4 cm
Diameter: 11 cm
Condition: Signs of age and small flakes on the glaze. A small damage has been filled with gold-colored material. One of the raised ears has been repaired; the other ear shows a crack. Further small irregularities and wear are visible. See the photos for a full view of the condition.
Free shipping:
International shipping with Track & Trace.
Shipped very securely; please do not worry!
Details
Era
1400-1900
Weight
474 g
Title additional information
Ming dynasty
Number of objects
1
Material
Porcelain
Country of origin
China
Dynastic style/period
Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
12.4 cm
Width
11 cm
Depth
11 cm
Estimated period
1600-1650
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