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A BRONZE RETICULATED INCENSE-STICK HOLDER MING DYNASTY
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 USD
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Description
- bronze
of pear shape decorated with bands of ruyi-heads and archaistic motifs, the neck and shoulder pierced with bands of scrolling foliage, flanked by mythical beast loop handles, all supported on a wave-decorated splayed foot
Catalogue Note
Another reticulated vase-form incense-stick holder dated 12th to 14th century is illustrated in Rose Kerr, Later Chinese Bronzes, London, 1990, no 16.