A "Guanyao" glazed pottery censer, Song dynasty

Coated with a celadon glaze with a crackle glaze on the exterior and interior that ends before the support. The shape of the body is rounded, with three vertical rib-like lines that end at each foot. The feet are conical in shape. The neck is supported on the shoulders of the vessel and has an outward-opening mouth. The body is dark brown in color and the glaze has slight imperfections from firing. The piece is in excellent condition.

Height: 6 cm; Diameter: 6.20 cm

Provenance: Private European collection.