California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 March 10, 2017  March 10, 2017

 Lot # 1249 
A BRONZE SILVER-WIRE TAOTIE TRIPOD CENSER    清中期 銅錯銀饕餮紋鼎爐


  • Dimension: Height: 5 1/16 in (12.9 cm) Width: 3 7/8 in (9.8 cm)
  • Estimate From: $2200
  • Estimate To: $3500

The censer is decorated in silver wire to the exterior of the body with a raised archaistic taotie mask to each side, surrounded by geometric key-fret designs. The tall legs are each inlaid with a stylised leaf pattern. Qing Dynasty period.