The Finer Collection of Bronzes and Hand Warmers - 11th November 2025
Lot 76
A CHINESE BRONZE 'DUCK' INCENSE BURNER AND COVER
Estimate £800 - £1,200 | Hammer £1524
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Description
A CHINESE BRONZE 'DUCK' INCENSE BURNER AND COVER
MING DYNASTY
Depicted standing on one leg with its head turned and its beak open, with two cash motif apertures, raised on an integral rockwork base, with traces of gilding, with a paper label for the Finer Collection 'CB 18', 3.4kg, 32.5cm. (2)
Cf. Sotheby's New York, 18th September 2024, lot 125 for a related 'duck' incense burner.
明 銅鴨型熏爐
From the Finer Collection of later bronzes and hand warmers.