California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 September 23, 2017  September 23, 2017

 Lot # 3175 
A LARGE GILT-BRONZE SQUARE 'LOTUS' CENSER WITH COVER    清乾隆 宮廷銅鎏金獅鈕香爐


  • Dimension: Height: 10 7/8 in (27.6 cm) Length: 9 in (22.9 cm) Width: 4 3/8 in (11.1 cm)
  • Estimate From: $6000
  • Estimate To: $12000

The square body rising from four mythical beast mask cabriole legs to a broad everted rim, supporting a central body delicately cast in relief with 'lotus scrolls’ to each side, the similarly pierced and domed cover surmounted by a buddhist lion finial, the sides flanked by two stylized handles, the underside with four character mark. Qing Dynasty period.