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A wucai 'mythical beast' tripod incense burner — 明萬曆 青花五彩海獸紋爐 《大明萬曆年製》款

A wucai 'mythical beast' tripod incense burner

明萬曆 青花五彩海獸紋爐 《大明萬曆年製》款

A Ming dynasty Wanli period incense burner tripod featuring wucai (five-color) decoration with mythical sea beasts design. The piece bears an imperial Wanli reign mark.

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CHINA / 5000 YEARS | 博古五千

May 12, 2025

Estimate: $60,000$120,000

Lot 3339

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A wucai 'mythical beast' tripod incense burner, 明萬曆 青花五彩海獸紋爐 《大明萬曆年製》款

A Ming dynasty Wanli period incense burner tripod featuring wucai (five-color) decoration with mythical sea beasts design. The piece bears an imperial Wanli reign mark.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Porcelain, Mythical Beasts, Ming Dynasty, Incense Burner, Wucai, Wanli