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Chinese Song Dynasty Blue Glazed Foo Dog Lion Incense Burner Figure
About the Item
A rare and remarkable original Song (Sung) Dynasty (960 to 1279) dark turquoise blue glazed earthenware pottery joss stick incense holder. Likely Jun ware, Northern Song Dynasty (960 to 1127)
Hand-crafted in China over 1000 years ago, the Song dynasty was a golden age of Chinese ceramics when art peaked and techniques matured, renowned for the periods brilliant feldspathic glazes, their emphasis on simplicity of form and understated elegance, this remarkable antique highlighting all those qualities,
featuring early primitive molded sculptural form, the figural censer depicting a foo dog guardian lion on stand with integral joss stick holder, in a deep rich turquoise blue glaze, with beautifully aged warm rich dark patina, lustrous sheen and desirable craquelure.
Dimensions: (approx)
6.5" High, 2" Wide, 5" Deep
Provenance / Acquisition:
Acquired from the highly reputable auction house Austin Auction Gallery, Austin, Texas.
Condition:
A stunning museum quality example, in great original antique condition, with beautifully aged patina over the whole. It appears to have been excavated. Excellent coloring, with remarkable warmth, depth, and luminous glow. Wear consistent with age, use, exposure, and handling, including scattered nicks, chips, losses, including tail tip, significant buildup, and attractive crazing.
- Dimensions:Height: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Width: 2 in (5.08 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
- Style:Han (In the Style Of)
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 960-1279
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Museum quality example, in great original antique condition, with beautifully aged patina. Appears to have been excavated. Wear consistent with age, use, exposure, & handling, including scattered nicks, chips, losses, buildup, & crazing.
- Seller Location:Forney, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5977239616962
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