California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Dec. 15, 2013  Dec. 15, 2013

 Lot # 121 
A GILT BRONZE ARCHAIC STYLE CENSER    明 鎏金繪仿古圖雙耳香爐


  • Dimension: D: 4 1/2 in (11.5 cm) H: 3 1/2 in (9 cm)
  • Estimate From: $2500
  • Estimate To: $3500

The censer of bulbous form, supported by a cone shaped foot ring slightly splayed at bottom, with flaring rim at top, the body gilt with archaistic styled patterns of animals, a pair of phoenix handles on the side. Inside lightly engraved with a Chinese character mark. Ming Dynasty period