Rare Chinese Song / Yuan Dynasty Glazed Stoneware Censer

This stoneware censer was made during the Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1279) or possibly the Yuan Dynasty (AD 1279 - 1368). It is quite "heavily-potted" with both inner and outer surfaces coated in a crackled transparent olive-green glaze reminiscent of yue ware, apart from the sturdy foot that remains unglazed. To the inside centre there is kiln grit embedded within the glaze. On opposing sides at the shoulder are two small loop handles.

Diameter 12 cm. It is in fine condition and has no restoration or repair.

For information: this is from the collection of the late Grahame Clarke (1942 - 2014), master potter known for founding two potteries, Highland Stoneware in Lochniver in 1974 and in 1991 Grahame Clarke Porcelain in London, then Norfolk. Well-known for his blue & white porcelain, his work was influenced by 17th century Chinese pottery and porcelain as well as 16th and 17th century Delftware. Grahame was a friend and regular customer of ours for many years. The item for sale here is one of many we are offering from his collection built up over some twenty years prior to his passing. This item previously sold by ourselves around ten years ago.

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