decoration China, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)Robustly potted with shallow rounded sides supported on three sturdy and protruding feet, the vessel is molded and carved around the sides with peony flowers borne on a continuous leafy scroll. The glaze shows expressive crazing and an even celadon hue, the underside of the feet and bottom center are left unglazed. Shape: Tripod censer shape Weight: 2,052 gramsDimensions: diameter is 22 cm Condition: excellent condition with minor traces of wear and age Provenance: from an American private estate – acquired prior to the 1960s in Hong Kong Auction result comparison: for a related ‘Peony’ tripod see Sotheby’s, FINE CHINESE CERAMICS & WORKS OF ART, 08 OCTOBER 2008, HONG KONG, Lot 2519. 明代龍泉青釉印花牡丹三足爐青釉炻器,印花 中國, 明代(1368-1644)造型: 三足爐重量: 2,052 克尺寸:直徑22 厘米 品相:保存極好,輕微磨損與年代痕跡with minor traces of wear and age 來源:美國私人遺產,上世紀六十年代購於香港