Tang tricolor plate
An yingqing (shadow-blue) porcelain incense burner of the Hutian kiln family. A phoenix knop crowns the cover, which is moulded with scrolling floral and has openwork smoke holes; the body bears in relief cloud-dragons and ruyi clouds, with two ao-dragon ears from which hang loose rings; the tall foot-ring base is carved with lotus petals and waves. The piece employs moulding, carving and openwork, its glaze a warm greenish white. H 43 cm, L 32.5 cm.
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An yingqing (shadow-blue) porcelain incense burner of the Hutian kiln family. A phoenix knop crowns the cover, which is moulded with scrolling floral and has openwork smoke holes; the body bears in relief cloud-dragons and ruyi clouds, with two ao-dragon ears from which hang loose rings; the tall foot-ring base is carved with lotus petals and waves. The piece employs moulding, carving and openwork, its glaze a warm greenish white. H 43 cm, L 32.5 cm.
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25%