Lot 233
  • 233

A Chinese bronze incense burner Qing dynasty, 19th century

Estimate
400 - 600 GBP
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Description

  • bronze
  • 42cm., 16 1/2 in.
the cylindrical body supported on three elephant feet, rising to a wide everted rim, surmounted by two domed covers reticulated with the beribboned bajixiang (Eight Buddhist Emblems) dispersed amongst scrolling clouds, the top finial missing

Condition

Some areas of loss and dents due to pressure, predominantly on the upper two layers of the incense burner, the largest area measuring 4.5 x 3.5cm (repaired chip) and another measuring 3 x 1cm. General minor dents and casting flaws.
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