California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Mar. 15, 2014  Mar. 15, 2014

 Lot # 2329 
A LARGE GILT-BRONZE CLOISONNE ENAMEL TIERED CENSER AND COVER    清 宣德年製款 銅胎掐絲琺瑯鎏金纏枝蓮紋象鼻三足香爐


  • Dimension: W: 16 1/8 in (40.5 cm) H: 17 3/4 in (45.2 cm)
  • Estimate From: $15000
  • Estimate To: $18000

The censer is composed of three parts, including a base, mid section, and cover. The base supported by three elephant mask legs with gilt ears and ivory, the cylindrical body enameled with roundels of flowers amidst vines, leaves, and tendrils, below a floriform extruding rim with similar motif. The mid section of cylindrical form, with gilt band of stylized dragons amidst clouds in the center, between bands of flowers and vines. The cover is of domed form, the center gilt with dragons flying amidst clouds and ocean waves, with a gilt beaded finial depicting ruyi clouds on top. Bottom bears four apocryphal character "XUANDE" mark. Qing Dynasty period.


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