Lot 104. A sancai-glazed tripod incense burner, Tang Dynasty (618-907); 11.8cm (4 2/3in) diam. Estimate £ 3,000 - 5,000 (€ 3,400 - 5,600). © Bonhams

The compressed globular body rising from three short curling legs with claws to a short waisted neck and everted rim, the exterior of this burner glazed overall with irregular green, ochre and cream splashes falling short of the underside revealing the pale pinkish-buff body.

Provenance: Ben Janssens Oriental Art Ltd., London, 10 April 2018.

Note: Compare with two very similar sancai glazed tripod jars, Tang dynasty, of similar shape and with legs carved as animal feet, illustrated by R.Krahl, Chinese Ceramics from the Meiyintang Collection, London, 1994, pp.142-143.

The result of Oxford Authentication Ltd. thermoluminescence test no.C114f51, dated 12 June 2014, is consistent with the dating of this lot.