California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 June 24, 2017  June 24, 2017

 Lot # 2113 
AN AGARWOOD 'MYTHICAL BEASTS' GILT-PAINTED CENSER    清 沉香雕海八怪紋描金香爐


  • Dimension: Height: 6 5/8 in (16.8 cm) Width: 6 3/8 in (16.2 cm) Weight: 316g
  • Estimate From: $2800
  • Estimate To: $3800

The aloeswood censer well-carved to the exterior with eight ocean mythical beasts in turbulent waves painted in gilt, the sea waves finely detailed with incised lines, with two lion-mask handles carved to both sides, supported on lotus petal feet, fitted with a later carved zitan cover surmounted with a turquoise carved finial. Qing Dynasty period.