Two small monochrome glazed incense burners


18th/19th centuryThe first of compressed bombé form with a pair of loop handles on the sides and a tall foot, the iron rust glaze layer sprinkled throughout with minute silvery-gray inclusions on the interior neck, exterior walls, the foot pad and a small concave circular recess to the center of the unglazed base; the second of compressed globular form with flared loop handles at the rim, three conical legs and a rich golden-brown glaze covering all surfaces except the foot pads.6in (15cm) length across handles of first censer5 1/4in (13.3cm) diameter of second censer
|ProvenanceCollection of Brooks & Dorothy Cofieldiron rust glazed censer: Cheney Cowles, Crane Gallery, acquired 11 November 2011cafe-au-lait glazed censer:A Seattle Collection, acquired in 1980's, by reputeCheney Cowles, Crane Gallery, acquired 11 November 2011