1168
A Gilt-Splashed Bronze Incense Burner
Diameter 13 in., 33 cm.
Estimate: $6,000-$8,000
Sold
$6,000
Live Auction
Chinese and Himalayan Works of Art
Size
Diameter 13 in., 33 cm.
Description
A Gilt-Splashed Bronze Incense Burner
18TH CENTURY
清中期 橋耳灑金大香爐
the compressed ovoid body raised on three tapering feet, surmounted by a lipped rim and a pair of loop handles, decorated overall with gilt splashes, the underside cast with a four-character mark reading dan er bu yan.
the compressed ovoid body raised on three tapering feet, surmounted by a lipped rim and a pair of loop handles, decorated overall with gilt splashes, the underside cast with a four-character mark reading dan er bu yan.
Diameter 13 in., 33 cm.
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Condition
Overall fair and stable condition with wear throughout. Light surface scratches. Three dents to the body, one handle bent and about 0.25 inches lower than the other handle. One small dent and two cracks to the lowered handle.
Weight 13 lb 8 oz
Weight 13 lb 8 oz
Provenance
Property from the Collection of Mrs. Scott Brunscheen, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Note: For a very similar example, see Important Chinese Art, Sotheby's New York, September 15, 2015, sale n09393, lot 233; for another example, see Chinese Ceramics, Export Ceramics & Works of Art, Christie's London, June 18, 2002, sale 6587, lot 113.
Note: For a very similar example, see Important Chinese Art, Sotheby's New York, September 15, 2015, sale n09393, lot 233; for another example, see Chinese Ceramics, Export Ceramics & Works of Art, Christie's London, June 18, 2002, sale 6587, lot 113.