Lot 728
A FINECLOISONNÉ ENAMEL INCENSE BURNER AND COVER
Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)
H: 38.5 cm
Estimate
TWD 900,000-1,300,000
HKD 243,000-350,000
USD 31,000-44,800
CNY 195,000-282,000
Sold Price
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Cast with a deep basin rising to the body of a shape of a ding, finely enamelled with floral sections, all supported on three gilt cabriole legs in the form of elephant heads wishing for all the peace and richness in the world.
This kind of large-scale incense burners often is for court display, usually located on two sides of the court room, used for decorating and incensing the hall.
Connoisseurship: The Literati Sale
Ravenel Spring Auction 2018
Saturday, June 2, 2018, 3:30pm