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

 Lot # 257 
A BRONZE 'MYTHICAL BEAST' CENSER    大明宣德年制 銅四足香爐


  • Dimension: H: 8 1/4 in (22.3 cm), W: 10 1/2 in (26.7 cm)
  • Estimate From: $2500
  • Estimate To: $3000

Of rounded square form, the censer well casted with mythical beasts and patterns on the body, supported by four short column legs, the neck with key-fret pattern rises to lipped rim, attached with two loop handles, and the side with six character "XUANDE" mark, additional two character mark on the bottom.