Mint 17" Ming Dynasty Period Blue & White Censer

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MINT CONDITION Ming Dynasty Period Blue & White Censer. Dimensions: 17" in height, 12" in width at widest point (inclusive of handles). The censer came directly from rural area of China (not U.S. or mass import company); areas (insluding tomb areas) in China prominently exist w collection recovery efforts still persist. Noted is slight natural sloping to the back, not a defect, but only gives credence and support of not mass-produced, as most mass-produced/reproductions tend to be perfectly symmetrical from a mold or formed template; natural sloping not dectable displayed frontally and, upon collector's preference, may be remedied simply by adding small, concealed piece of clay under rear leg of tripod (three-leg) base). The censer has inscription in Chinese (seen in photos), nontranslated at time of this listing, no marks on bottom. This is a beautiful 2-piece censer characteristic of the Ming Dynasty, enhanced by prominent scrollwork of emergent dragons and foo dog finial, lid base is hexagonal-in shape. Lid is adorned with reticulated motif east-west. Aesthetically attractive display collection attributes. As with any Chinese artifacts, without thermoluminescence (TL) test or authentic provenance/history, it is difficult to determine genuine authenticity of any piece. Such facts are well-known and acknowledged in the antique-collecting industry. Not TL tested, sold to this Seller as an antique Ming Dynasty censer. Without TL testing, any pottery difficult to ascertain as genuine artifact without expert assesment or testing. Most pieces are never TL tested due to expense in testing ($500 plus), the most prominent locale in Oxford, England). NOTE: The original patina (earth particles/remnants) has been left intact for preservation purposes, no alteration or cleaning has been performed, all surface and interior intact (no visible chips, cracks, or loss), in exquisite, mint condition. Note: Keeping to the theory that patina of artifacts/antiques should be left intact, the censer has not been altered/cleaned. Ming Dynasty Period Blue & White Censer Good fortune and continued happy eBay hunting... SS324120_89 MINT CONDITION MING DYNASTY PERIOD BLUE & WHITE CENSER Dimensions: 17" in height, 12" in width at widest point inclusive of handles. The item came from rural area of China (not U.S. or mass import company); areas, including tombs, in China exist w recovery efforts still actively persist, and exquisitely treasured pieces of genuine oriental history still remain yet to be uncovered. This ornately designed and painted censer has inscription in Chinese, nontranslated at time of this listing, no marks on bottom. Noted is slight natural sloping to the back, not a defect, but only gives credence and support of not mass-produced, as most mass-produced/reproductions tend to be perfectly symmetrical from a mold or formed template; natural sloping not dectable displayed frontally and, upon collector's preference, may be remedied simply by adding small, concealed piece of clay under rear leg of tripod (three-leg) base). This is a beautiful (2-piece) censer characteristic of the Ming Dynasty, enhanced by prominent scrollwork of emergent dragons and foo dog finial, lid is hexagonal in shape. Lid is adorned with reticulated motif east-west. Aesthetically attractive display collection attributes. As with any Chinese artifacts without thermoluminescence (TL) test or authentic provenance/history, it is difficult to determine the genuiness or authenticity of any piece. Such facts are well-known and acknowledged in the antique-collecting industry. No TL test, sold to Seller as censer of the Ming Dynasty. Relics are difficult to ascertain without expert assessment or testing (most pieces are never TL tested due to expense in testing ($500 plus), the most prominent locale in Oxford, England). NOTE: Original patina (earth particles/remnants, view interior photo), internal and external, has been left intact, no cleaning has been... read more

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