A SANCAI-GLAZED POTTERY TRIPOD CENSER Tang dynasty

A SANCAI-GLAZED POTTERY TRIPOD CENSER
Tang dynasty
The spherical body supported by three feline clawed feet, a short straight neck with rolled lip, decorated with molded appliqués of tassels and four-leaf medallions, the vessel and clawed feet covered with dripples of rich green and ochre over a white slip, the rim glazed in pale green, the interior and underside unglazed revealing the fine buff clay body.
8in (20.3cm) diam
Footnotes:
唐 三彩陶貼花三足爐

Compare the very similar sancai-glazed censer with appliqué decorations, in the collection of the Royal Ontario Museum, illustrated on the museum's website, object number 918.17.98, described as late 7th-8th century.

Compare also the sancai- and blue-glazed tripod censer with applied foliate medallions to the body and shoulder, sold at Christie's New York, 16 September 2011, lot 1451.

Condition Report: PLEASE NOTE: This report describes, but may not be limited to, major condition issues for the lot. Breaks to the feet, restored. Otherwise in very good condition with vibrant glaze color and solid potting.