Large quadrangular incense burner in bronze and cloisonné enamel

CHINA - Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)

Estimate : 60 000 - 80 000 €

Sold 26 200 €

Large quadrangular incense burner in bronze and cloisonné enamels, standing on four stylized lingzhi cabriole legs. The body is decorated with scrolls and Buddhist emblems in polychrome enamels on a blue background, while the upper part features a gilt bronze frieze with incised scrolls. Gilded bronze friezes with a similar motif border the neck and top. The handles take the form of stylized dragons climbing up the neck. An incised Jingtai mark under the base.

Height: 21 cm
Width: 25 cm

Bottom plate disengaged.

Provenance: Collection of the Comte de C.

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