A Blue-Splashed 'Sancai' Pottery Tripod Censer, Tang Dynasty

A Blue-Splashed 'Sancai' Pottery Tripod Censer, Tang Dynasty

the globular body decorated with two bands of stippled medallions in blue, amber, and cream divided by grooved borders reserved on a green ground, the whole supported on mask-and-paw feet. height 6 in., 15.2 cm. Estimate 2,500—3,500 USD

PROVENANCE: Acquired on the Hong Kong art market, early 1980s.
Offered at Sotheby's New York, 17th September 2003, lot 55.

Sotheby's. Chinese Works of Art. 17 Mar 09.New York www.sothebys.com Photo courtesy Sotheby's