Asian Art Auction

June 10, 2013

LOT 351

Lot 351

Large Bronze Censer, Xuande Mark, 17th/18th Century

Large Bronze Censer, Xuande Mark, 17th/18th Century
Lot 351 Details
Large Bronze Censer, Xuande Mark, 17th/18th Century

Heavily cast with an archaistic border of taotie masks, a pair of well modeled monster head handles emerging from either side
diameter 13" — 33 cm.
six-character Xuande mark

Estimate $2,000-$3,000

Realised: $3,198
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

Property from a Chicago Collection.

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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