Asian Art Auction

December 01, 2014

LOT 268

Lot 268

Bronze Tripod Censer, Xuande Mark, 16th/17th Century

Bronze Tripod Censer, Xuande Mark, 16th/17th Century
Lot 268 Details
Bronze Tripod Censer, Xuande Mark, 16th/17th Century

With bulging sides and a smooth circular rim flanked by a pair of inverted “U” form handles, the compressed body raised on three short legs
diameter 4.9" — 12.5 cm.
18.4 oz. — 572 grams
six-character Xuande mark along the upper rim

Estimate $800-$1,200

Realised: $3,120
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Bronze Tripod Censer, Xuande Mark, 16th/17th Century
  • Bronze Tripod Censer, Xuande Mark, 16th/17th Century
Provenance:

A Collection of Later Chinese Bronzes from a Mississauga Collection (Lots 268-270)

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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