A Yaozhou Celadon-Glazed Incense Burner

A Yaozhou Celadon-Glazed Incense Burner, Molded as a lamp-form incense burner consisting of two sections: a bowl and it's stand, both with reticulated work, the top section with a pierced dome to the center encircled by gaping-mouthed dragon heads, supported by a stand of five curving mythical beast legs, the exterior of each section further decorated with delicate floral meanders, the overall covered with a deep olive-green glaze. Song Dynasty or Later, Height: 11 inches (28 cm) Note:Compare to a similar example illustrated in 'Chinese Celadon Wares' by G. St. G. M. Gompertz, 1958, pl. 48B.