probably Song orÿMing dynasty, tapering sides and set on threeÿfoo dog mask form feet, the exterior molded with a band of eight trigrams between bands of incised foliate scrolls and diapering, with a carved wooden lid, possibly huanghuali,ÿpierced bat designs and hardstone finial of lotus and frog, carved tripod base, censer 7-3/8 x 11 in.; overall 12-1/2 x 10-1/2 in.Note: ?ÿThis lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn.ÿ - Provenance: Private Florida Collection
Condition
chip to tip of foot, some scratches and scuffs, applied wash to interior walls, some surface residue, scattered voids, pinholes, some firing cracks, and light debris to base (all as made), typical wear to feet; lid with some small cracks in pierced designs, hardstone finial with small chip to top, some residue at base;ÿstand with light abrasions and some separations to feet, small crack to undersideÿ