The Finer Collection of Bronzes and Hand Warmers - 11th November 2025

Lot 64

A CHINESE COPPER ALLOY 'PRUNUS' INCENSE STICK HOLDER

Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £572

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Description

A CHINESE COPPER ALLOY 'PRUNUS' INCENSE STICK HOLDER
EARLY QING DYNASTY

Modelled as a gnarled prunus trunk and covered with blossoms, with a paper label for the Finer Collection 'CB 86', 223g, 10.2cm.

Cf. Sotheby's Paris, Asian Arts: 5000 Years, 20th April 2022, lot 265 for a related incense holder.

清早期 銅梅花紋香插



From the Finer Collection of later bronzes and hand warmers.