California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Mar. 16, 2013  Mar. 16, 2013

 Lot # 172 
A BRONZE BEAST MASK HANDLE BRONZE CENSER    清 宣德年制 銅香爐(帶座)


  • Dimension: D: 6 in (15.5 cm) H: 3 1/2 in (9 cm)
  • Estimate From: $3800
  • Estimate To: $6500

The bronze censer has a round foot ring, leading to a flattened round body, and slightly everted rims. Leiwen patterns covers the entire foot ring and waist, while two lion mask handles situated on two sides of the body. The bottom bears four character mark "XUANDE". The censer is completed with original bronze base. Qing Dynasty period.