A blue and sancai-glazed pottery tripod incense burnerTang Dynasty
Raised on three lion mask and paw feet, the body applied with three large floral medallions, interspersed with foliate pendants, all decorated in cream, amber and green glazes, on a deep blue ground with cream splashes at the shoulder, the neck interior in a rich amber glaze. 28cm (11in) diam, 21.5cm (8.1/2in) high.注脚Provenance: An English Private Collection, acquired in the early 20th century and thence by descent.

Compare with a similar but smaller blue and sancai incense burner sold at Christie's, New York, 15th September 2011, lot 1451. See also a green-ground blue and sancai glazed example sold at Christie's, New York, 13-14 September 2018, lot 1271.