Rare Chinese Longquan celadon tripod censer, Southern Song dynasty. Photo Freeman's

Of typical compressed form with vertical ribs running from shoulder to feet; with straight neck and flattened everted rim; glaze of pale celadon hue; with faceted, unglazed feet. H: 3 1/2 inches. Overall in good condition only with slight surface wear.Estimate $10,000-15,000

PROVENANCE: For a similar example, see Christie's London sale 7621, Lot 150; 4 November, 2008

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