California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Sep. 14, 2013  Sep. 14, 2013

 Lot # 245 
A LARGE GILT BRONZE TRIPOD CENSER    十九世紀 銅刷金象耳大香爐


  • Dimension: H: 24 5/8 in (62.6 cm) W: 20 1/8 in (51.2 cm)
  • Estimate From: $6000
  • Estimate To: $8000

Of double gourd form, the gilt bronze censer stands on three legs extending from elephant mask, the body decorated with flying dragon and phoenix amidst clouds, a pair of rising handles extending from elephant masks in similar motif as the legs, the lid surmounted by a resting elephant carriage, and the bottom bears six characters "XUANDE" mark. 19th century.