Chinese Dehua Tripod Censer with Pale Blue Glaze, 1640

A Chinese Dehua tripod censer Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) or Qing…
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A Chinese Dehua tripod censer Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) or Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), circa 1640 the bombe form censer with rope twist handles, covered in a fine pale blue glaze. 7 cm high, 12 cm diameter. Provenance: Mossgreen Auctions, 2 June 2008, lot 208 from a private Melbourne collection, Ex. Marchant and Son, blanc de chine, London, Dec. 1985, no. 25. Other Notes: a similar piece is illustrated in P.J. Donelly 'An example of the rare group of superlative Quality', colour pl 73

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  • Qing Dynasty - The Qing Dynasty was the last imperial dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912. It was established by the Manchu people, who originated from the northeastern region of China. The Qing Dynasty was preceded by the Ming Dynasty and followed by the Republic of China.
  • Ming Dynasty - The Ming Dynasty was a ruling dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644. It succeeded the Yuan Dynasty and preceded the Qing Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty was established by Zhu Yuanzhang, a former Buddhist monk who became a rebel leader and eventually overthrew the Mongol Yuan Dynasty. During the Ming Dynasty, China experienced a period of relative stability and prosperity. The government was centralized and bureaucratic, with the emperor at the top of the hierarchy. The Ming Dynasty is known for its cultural achievements, including the development of porcelain, the invention of movable type printing, and the construction of the Great Wall of China.

  • Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.

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