Incense holder chinese sancai ceramics Ming period
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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Stoneware: Pre 1700: Item # 1472171
Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Stoneware: Pre 1700: Item # 1472171
Please refer to our stock # 380 when inquiring.
$3,200.00
Two characters with bird beaks serving as incense holders. They are in sandstone covered with lead glassures of three colors (sancai), yellow, green and manganese, these models also have a part enamelled in white. Models with animal masks are much rarer than those with human faces and probably represent the animals of the zodiac. Good condition, almost not worn, a broken and glued head visible on photos. The glassure is finely cracked. Height: 325mm. Chinese work probably 17°, but maybe before.
