Asian Art I - 22nd May 2013
Lot 219
A Chinese bronze silver wire-inlaid incense burner 17th century
Estimate £2,500 - £3,500
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Description
A Chinese bronze silver wire-inlaid incense burner 17th century, with upright handles to the rim, the bowl supported on three tall legs, the body decorated with an archaistic design of taotie, key fret and lappets, the base with a two character signature which reads shi sou, a later wood cover, 12.7cm. (2)
Cf. R. Kerr, Later Chinese Bronzes, p.64-65, No.50 for related examples.
十七世紀 銅錯銀絲饕餮三足香爐
《石叟》款