Tripod Censer, 12th-13th century, 5 9/16 x 7 x 7 in. ( x x cm), Stoneware with black glaze and silver 'oil-spot' markings in overglaze iron oxide, China, 12th-13th century, With renewed antiquarian studies during the Northern Song dynasty (960-1127), ancient bronze shapes including Ding tripods began to be appropriated as incense burners. Furthermore, new censers in bronze and glazed ceramic, were now commissioned in the ancient styles

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