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LOT 140

Lot 140

A Chinese Bronze 'Daoist Immortals' Incense Holder, Ming Dynasty

A Chinese Bronze 'Daoist Immortals' Incense Holder, Ming Dynasty
Lot 140 Details
A Chinese Bronze 'Daoist Immortals' Incense Holder, Ming Dynasty

明 銅八仙紋香插

Of cylindrical form, four panels in pierced openwork depicting four of the Eight Immortals, traces of gilt throughout; incised seal script characters to underside, 底部書"汉诸葛武候丞相用"
height 10.5 in — 26.7 cm

Estimate $1,500-$2,500

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A Chinese Bronze 'Daoist Immortals' Incense Holder, Ming Dynasty
  • A Chinese Bronze 'Daoist Immortals' Incense Holder, Ming Dynasty
  • A Chinese Bronze 'Daoist Immortals' Incense Holder, Ming Dynasty
  • A Chinese Bronze 'Daoist Immortals' Incense Holder, Ming Dynasty
  • A Chinese Bronze 'Daoist Immortals' Incense Holder, Ming Dynasty
Note:

A similar example is illustrated in Littleton and Hennessy, 'The Art of Scent' Exhibition Catalogue No.10, November 2010

參考: Littleton and Hennessy 2010年11月出版《爐香深炷沈水殘》展覽圖錄，第十號展品-鑄銅八仙過海紋香插

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