California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 December 10, 2016  December 10, 2016

 Lot # 5048 
A BRONZE CENSER WITH COVER AND BASE    明 銅宣德香爐


  • Dimension: Height: 5 3/4 in (14.6 cm) Diameter: 5 3/4 in (14.6 cm)
  • Estimate From: $2500
  • Estimate To: $3500

Of compressed form, raised on a short flared circular foot raising to an everted rim, the well-fitted rosewood cover pierced with archaistic ruyi pattern surmounted by a white jade as finial, the base with an inscription mark dated to fifth year of Xuande Reign. Ming Dynasty period.