18th C Qing Gilt Bronze & Cloisonne Tripod Censer - Dec 02, 2017 | Eden Fine Antiques Galleries In Ga
LiveAuctioneers Logo

lots of lots

18TH C QING GILT BRONZE & CLOISONNE TRIPOD CENSER

Related Incense Burners & Censers

More Items in Qing Dynasty Incense Burners & Censers

View More

Recommended Decorative Objects

View More
item-57534401=1
item-57534401=2
item-57534401=3
item-57534401=4
item-57534401=5
item-57534401=6
item-57534401=7
item-57534401=8
item-57534401=9
item-57534401=10
item-57534401=11
item-57534401=12
item-57534401=13
item-57534401=14
18TH C QING GILT BRONZE & CLOISONNE TRIPOD CENSER
18TH C QING GILT BRONZE & CLOISONNE TRIPOD CENSER
Item Details
Description
Having quatrefoil flori-form globular body, deep vessel with rounded shoulder to flat banded rim. Two loop handles everted vertically from the wide opening mouth. Three prominent legs supported the vessel. The exterior decorated with band of archaic taotie masks, vividly shown as two symmetrical bodies that are joined together, animal eyes projecting from the bronze surface in which stares at the viewer. These protruding eyes has also been defined as the eyes of a predator, all reserved against hexagonal pattern enclosing six-petals red flower diaper in turquoise-blue ground.


Mark on base, protruding four gilt script -KaiShu- characters enclosed within square frame border, QianLong Reign Period.


Dimensions: 7-5/8"H x 6.5" Dia


LOT NOTES:
Taotie - Ogre Mask - a sacrificial animal and a warning against avarice, gluttony, sensuality, self indulgence. Stylized Full-face zoomorphic mask with ears, horns and large fangs, but without a lower jaw. In some bronzes the similarity with a water buffalo head without a lower jaw is obvious, but in many others instances this is not the case. It appears on bronze vessels of the Shang dynasty and thereafter on objects in various media, especially those with archaistic decoration. These fantastic creatures may have served as intermediaries between the world of men and the realms of the spirits.
Condition
Traced numerous tiny-holes of corrosions on enamel filling, No missing wires found on cloisonne works. With normal anomalies in nature, sign of stressed surface, minor scratch & dents, and trace of declined on gilt. Normal, consider ages and wear. Over all in excellent condition.
Please Note: EDEN Fine Antiques Galleries provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, and is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, mater. The bidder assumes responsibility for ensuring that the condition of the item(s) meets with their satisfaction prior to bidding. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging.
Buyer's Premium
  • 25% up to $100,000.00
  • 20% up to $1,000,000.00
  • 15% above $1,000,000.00

18TH C QING GILT BRONZE & CLOISONNE TRIPOD CENSER

Estimate $800 - $1,200
See Sold Price
Starting Price $400
5 bidders are watching this item.

Shipping & Pickup Options
Item located in Marietta, GA, us
See Policy for Shipping

Payment
Accepts seamless payments through LiveAuctioneers

EDEN Fine Antiques Galleries

EDEN Fine Antiques Galleries

Marietta, GA, United States2,819 Followers
TOP