Censer - Porcelain - FAMILLE ROSE ARCHAISTIC M&P - China - Daoguang (1821-1850)
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Rare cylindrical porcelain censer in Daoguang period style with a six‑character Daoguang mark, yellow ground with gilded rim, turquoise interior and underside, decorated with seal-script characters and dragons, measuring 8.9 cm high and 14.7 cm wide; provenance Privécollectie and Helge Akre collection, original/officiel authenticity, in good condition with minimal wear and a hairline in the wall.
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Description from the seller
This rare cylindrical censer features an exterior adorned with a band of characters in seal script, which translate to: "Made in imitation of the Four Divinities lian of the Zhou Dynasty, to be treasured and used by later generations." Below this inscription, two pairs of confronted dragons are set between narrow raised blue bands. The base bears a six-character Daoguang mark and is of the period. The design is set against a vibrant yellow ground beneath a gilded rim, while the interior and underside are glazed in turquoise.
PROVENANCE:
From the collection of Helge Akre. Helge Akre (1903–1986) was a Norwegian diplomat who served as consul-general in Rotterdam (1951–1958) and was the ambassador to China (1963–1967).
REFERENCE:
Please see a similar decorated M&P censer at Christie's (USD 8.125): https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-5477418
Also a related censer at Christie's (GBP 17.500): https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-5891046
Condition:
The censer is has minimal wear and scratches consistent with it's age and one hairline in the wall. No futher damage! Checked with UV light.
Dimensions :
H8,9 x 14,7 cm
Shipping method: The item is securely packed and shipped with insurance without stand or doll house vase.
This rare cylindrical censer features an exterior adorned with a band of characters in seal script, which translate to: "Made in imitation of the Four Divinities lian of the Zhou Dynasty, to be treasured and used by later generations." Below this inscription, two pairs of confronted dragons are set between narrow raised blue bands. The base bears a six-character Daoguang mark and is of the period. The design is set against a vibrant yellow ground beneath a gilded rim, while the interior and underside are glazed in turquoise.
PROVENANCE:
From the collection of Helge Akre. Helge Akre (1903–1986) was a Norwegian diplomat who served as consul-general in Rotterdam (1951–1958) and was the ambassador to China (1963–1967).
REFERENCE:
Please see a similar decorated M&P censer at Christie's (USD 8.125): https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-5477418
Also a related censer at Christie's (GBP 17.500): https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-5891046
Condition:
The censer is has minimal wear and scratches consistent with it's age and one hairline in the wall. No futher damage! Checked with UV light.
Dimensions :
H8,9 x 14,7 cm
Shipping method: The item is securely packed and shipped with insurance without stand or doll house vase.
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
Daoguang (1821-1850)
Artist
FAMILLE ROSE ARCHAISTIC M&P
Country of Origin
China
Material
Porcelain
Height
8.9 cm
Width
14.7 cm
Title of artwork
Censer
Condition
Good condition
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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