Small globular tripod censer
first half 8th century
Description
Small tripod incense burner with globular body, three clawed cabriole legs, and cabochon jewel decoration around the shoulders; pinkish white earthenware with lead-fluxed cobalt-blue, copper-green, and clear glazes over a white slip ground and applique decoration on the exterior, and with lead-fluxed pale yellow glaze on the interior; underside of vessel and feet unglazed. Sancai ware. From northern China, Henan, Hebei, or Shaanxi province.
Dimensions
H. 7.7 x Diam. 10.4 cm (3 1/16 x 4 1/8 in.)
Provenance
[Kaikodo, New York, October 1999] sold; to Walter C. Sedgwick Foundation, Woodside, CA (1999-2006), partial gift; to Harvard University Art Museums, 2006.
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