California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Mar. 07, 2021  Mar. 07, 2021

 Lot # 6489 
A BRONZE TRIPOD CENSER    明 銅橋耳三足爐


  • Dimension: Height: 4 3/4 in (12.1 cm) Diameter: 7 in (17.8 cm)
  • Estimate From: $800
  • Estimate To: $1200

The compressed globular body supported on three short short legs, the mouthrim surmounted by a pair of arched handles, the base cast with a recessed rectangular panel enclosing an inscription reading Xuande Nianzhi, the patinated bronze surface of dark brown color. Ming Dynasty period.


爐為橋耳,扁寬,雙耳窈窕,耳孔扁圓,口薄壁薄,膛底稍厚,腹圓垂,足精巧,無處不工,皮色呈黑漆古,實蘊藏經,寶光溢彩,珠瑩玉潤,銅質優良,為混合精煉銅也,柔綿如絨,細密膩實,“宣德年製”款識。整器包漿沉厚,入手沉穩,實屬難得。