A Sancai-Glazed Pottery Tripod Incense Burner, Tang Dynasty. The result of Ralf Kotalla thermoluminescence test no.GG06.30.09.4 is consistent with the dating of this lot. Size: 5 3/4" H x 8 3/4" W. One leg has been broken and re-stuck. Provenance: Former S. Byrne(1918-1996) collection, NY and acquired 1970's-1980's. Thence by descent in the family. Mr. S. Byrne was a prolific Collector of Chinese Art, acquiring important pieces from major auction houses and galleries in the New York Area. His collection ranged from important Ming and Qing imperial porcelain to rare early pottery and tomb ware. High resolution pictures can be found at https://file.ac/LRB_FXNl_M4/