Glazed ceramic censer, Jun, Jin dynasty (1125-1234)

Ceramic molded as a vessel supported by three legs, joined to it and with a sinuous shape. The neck is cylindrical with a prominent mouth supported by a globular body. On each side there is a rectangular handle, attached to the body and the mouth, decorated with bas-reliefs. On the front and back there are two recumbent figures in half relief. The glaze is blue, with purple-splashed decoration, and is less concentrated at the ends. The glaze ends before reaching the base. 

Height: 12.50 cm; Diameter: 12 cm; Weight: 256 g

Provenance: 

European private collection.