Censer - Porcelain - Wanli (1573-1619)

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Porcelain censer in the Wanli period (1573–1619), blue and white, Jingdezhen origin, later gilt-bronze French mountings used as an inkwell; dimensions 10.5 × 11.6 × 11.6 cm; very good condition with minor wear.

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A Chinese blue and white censer in the shape of a foo lion made in Jingdezhen during the Wanli period (1573–1619). The censer is fitted with later 19th century gilt-bronze French mountings to be used as an inkwell. Overall of very high quality.

Condition: very good with minor wear consistent with age, including a few burst glaze bubbles and one of the horns broken off (UV check, see photos). Minor corrosion spots on the metal mountings.

Origin: private Dutch collection.

Dimensions: 10,5 (height) x 11,6 (lenght) x 11,6 (width) cm including stand.

This lot will be properly packed and sent insured with PostNL.

A Chinese blue and white censer in the shape of a foo lion made in Jingdezhen during the Wanli period (1573–1619). The censer is fitted with later 19th century gilt-bronze French mountings to be used as an inkwell. Overall of very high quality.

Condition: very good with minor wear consistent with age, including a few burst glaze bubbles and one of the horns broken off (UV check, see photos). Minor corrosion spots on the metal mountings.

Origin: private Dutch collection.

Dimensions: 10,5 (height) x 11,6 (lenght) x 11,6 (width) cm including stand.

This lot will be properly packed and sent insured with PostNL.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Title additional information
Wanli (1573-1619)
Material
Porcelain
Country of Origin
China
Dynastic Style/Period
Wanli (1573-1619)
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
10.5 cm
Width
11.6 cm
Depth
11.6 cm
Estimated period
1600-1650
The NetherlandsVerified
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Objects sold
Private

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