A fine bronze incense burner

Estimated Value:

1.200 € - 1.800 €

Result:

2.849 € incl. Premium and VAT

Description:

China, 17th/18th cent.
B. 17,8 cm
Slightly bulging wall on three 'Jui' - shaped legs. The body is divided by a central ridge in relief, two side handles in the form of stylised archaic dragons. Very well proportioned work in dark patinated bronze. Weight: 1.738 kg.
Collection Klaus Nierhoff (1926 - 2011), purchased from Nagel on 6 May 1995, lot 125 (invoice and description preserved)
Cf. 'A Special Exhibition of Incense Burners', National Palace Museum, Taipei (1994), no. 66 - Minimal signs of age

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