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CHINA, LATE MING PERIOD, EARLY QING PERIOD
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CHINA, LATE MING PERIOD, EARLY QING PERIOD
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Estimate €1,500 - €3,000
Voluntary lot
Description
CHINA, LATE MING PERIOD, EARLY QING PERIOD
Rare tripod incense burner (xianglu)
In two-tone bronze with a black patina on the background and gilded bronze relief decoration, of exceptionally high quality of workmanship. It features gilded cartouches separated by taotie masks, the mythical protective creature with bulging eyes characteristic of ancient ritual bronzes. The cartouches depict naturalistic scenes: cranes in flight amongst peonies and perforated rocks. The neck is adorned with a frieze engraved with floral scrolls. The vessel rests on three legs characteristic of ritual incense burners.
Dimensions: 10.5 x 14.5 cm
The exceptionally high quality of craftsmanship in this piece suggests it was produced in workshops specialising in altarware for the imperial court.
Traceability: Cabinet Portier, Paris
Provenance: Guillaud Lombardo Collection
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About the sale
Day 1: Major Classical Art Auction – Old Master Paintings, Sculptures, Furniture, Archaeological Artefacts, Asian Art, Curiosities, Glassware, Silverware
Auction location
Auction time
11/11/2026 at 2:30 PM
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
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