A bronze censer Qing dynasty
Estimate $1,500 – $2,500
of squat bombe form supported on tripod conical feet, the sides set with two tabbed loop handles below the lightly waisted mouth, either side with a shaped panel enclosing an Arabic inscription reserved on a recessed punched ground, the base with an apocryphal six-character mark of Xuande
19.5 cm diameter
- Lot Sold $1,500 (Hammer Price)
- $1,830 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Condition Report
The surface with some black speckling overall and denser around the handles, a few very minor indents on the edges.
Generally good condition.
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Specialists
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Alison AlfordConsultant Arts & DesignSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Alison Alford |
Brett BallardSpecialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
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Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International Art |
Anthony HurlConsultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hurl |
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Ann RobertsConsultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International Art |