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

 Lot # 1257 
A PAIR OF SILVER ENAMELLED GEMS INLAID CENSERS    清 銀燒藍嵌百寶香爐一對


  • Dimension: Height: 5 3/8 in (13.7 cm) Width: 5 1/8 in (13 cm)
  • Estimate From: $2000
  • Estimate To: $3200

Each body of compressed globular form, supported on three splayed foot, with straight neck and domed cover, the body with blue enamel and decorated in silver wire with confronting dragons chasing flaming turquoise-made pearl ball, flanked by two dragon head handles suspended with loose rings, the cover further decorated with bands of turquoise and coral beads. Qing Dynasty period.