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

 Lot # 6291 
A BRONZE MYTHICAL BEAST CENSER    清 銅甪端神獸香爐


  • Dimension: Height: 6 3/8 in (16.2 cm)
  • Estimate From: $600
  • Estimate To: $800

The mythical beast is shown seated on haunches, its raised head forming the cover, finely carved with bulging eyes, prominent nose, and mouth revealing the fangs, the mane finely detailed with incised lines, its neck fixed with a collar suspending bell. Qing Dynasty period.