Lot 714
A BRONZE 'MYTHICAL BEAST' INCENSE BURNER
Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
H: 8 cm
Estimate
TWD 100,000-220,000
HKD 27,000-59,000
USD 3,400-7,600
CNY 22,000-48,000
Sold Price
TWD 120,000
HKD 31,579
USD 4,021
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Boldly cast as an incense burner in the form of a luduan depicted with the hollow body cast with flaming flanks, the back flames terminating in stylised ruyi heads, around an elaborate tail with skilfully delineated tufts of hair. Luduan 's head serves as the cover while its body is the main vessel.
Connoisseurship: The Literati Sale
Ravenel Spring Auction 2018
Saturday, June 2, 2018, 3:30pm