California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 March 12, 2016  March 12, 2016

 Lot # 1066 
A GILT-BRONZE 'TAOTIE' TRIPOD CENSER    清嘉慶 銅鎏金饕餮紋鼎式爐


  • Dimension: Height: 7 in (17.8 cm) Diameter: 5 1/2 in (14 cm)
  • Estimate From: $4500
  • Estimate To: $8500

Modelled in the form of archaistic vessel ding, the censer is supported on three cylindrical feet with taotie mask, the body of bulbous form, cast with geometric pattern under a band of taotie mask divided by six flanges, the sides with a pair of loop handles, overall in rich gilt. The base incised with four character 'JIAQING' mark. Qing Dynasty Jiaqing period.