California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 August 30, 2015  August 30, 2015

 Lot # 6037 
AN AGATE AND GILT-BRONZE GEMS INLAID TRIPOD CENSER    清 宮廷製瑪瑙龍鳳紋銅鎏金嵌寶石三足爐


  • Dimension: Height: 8 7/16 in (21.4 cm)
  • Estimate From: $6000
  • Estimate To: $9000

Supported on three beast feet issuing from lion head, the bombe formed body flanked by dragon head handles suspended with loose rings, both front and reverse carved in deep relief with ferocious dragons emerging from gilt-bronze clouds embellished with lapis lazuli, the mouth rim decorated with coral and turquoise beads, the cover delicately carved with phoenix with gilt-bronze and gem decorated head, all supported on a gilt-bronze stand further embellished with turquoise, coral, lapiz lazuli. Qing Dynasty period.