A Longquan celadon tripod censer, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279).
The compressed body with three raised flanges above the tapering legs joined by a band at the shoulder. Diameter 8,1 cm. Height 5,5 cm.
Repairs to rim, firing-cracks.
Provenance
From the Collection of a Swedish Connoisseur, Stockholm, acquired from Douglas Wright, London.
Exhibitions
Gammal Kinesisk Konst/Kiinan Vanhaa Taidetta, Helsingfors/Helsinki 1956, No 136.
Literature
Bo Gyllensvärd, Gammal Kinesisk Konst/Kiinan Vanhaa Taidetta, Helsingors/Helsinki 1956, No 136.
More information
The collection is a study collection, accumulated during a lifetime. The collector operated within the field of oriental works of art. Due to his knowledge and sense of quality he was of great help to many of the members on Kinaklubben (The China Club) with members such as the Swedish Crown Prince Gustav Adolf, Emil Hultmark and Carl Kempe. The collection is mainly acquired in Sweden and London.