Asian Art I - 12th November 2014

Lot 55

A Chinese bronze tripod incense burner 18th century

Estimate £2,000 - £3,000 | Hammer £1800

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Description

A Chinese bronze tripod incense burner 18th century, the ovoid body raised on three tall slightly tapering feet and with two loop handles, decorated in relief to the exterior with three rams' heads divided by roundels of spirals, the bronze with a rich dark patina, raised on a hardwood ruyi­-shaped stand and with a cover carved as a domed curling lotus leaf, 20cm. (3)