Chinese Bronze Tripod Censer with Arabic Script
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An antique Chinese bronze tripod censer with Arabic script. Produced circa Qing Dynasty. Refined copper casting. The mottled mix of leather and chestnut colors supply a lovely visual impression. The mouth is round with a flat rim and the sloping shoulders merge into a wide abdominal. Two ears protrude from the shoulders. Whilst the outside wall is decorated in Begonia style with sumptuous and lively Arabic writing, three legs extend from the underneath. At the bottom is a square frame displaying in two rows of characters, MADE IN THE ZHENGDE PERIOD. The plump body and the upward rising ears are in harmony with the contours of the hanging abdominal section, making it a perfectly balanced item. Fitted open work wood lid with enameled coral finial. Fitted cherrywood display base. Accompanied with prior Ravenel auction tags. Presented with a custom fitted and sectioned display box with protective fabric lined interior. Provenance: Featured on page 32 of the RAVENEL AUCTIONS HONG KONG SPRING 2015 catalog.
Work Size: 2.25 x 5.5 in.
Dimensions: 5.5 X 5.5 X 5 in.
Condition: Good overall condition having normal surface wear and patina. Estate fresh to the market.
Shipping: Hill Auction Gallery offers in-house ground contiguous USA domestic shipping, excluding New Mexico, for $85 plus insurance. Gallery will refer third party shippers for international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request.
Work Size: 2.25 x 5.5 in.
Dimensions: 5.5 X 5.5 X 5 in.
Condition: Good overall condition having normal surface wear and patina. Estate fresh to the market.
Shipping: Hill Auction Gallery offers in-house ground contiguous USA domestic shipping, excluding New Mexico, for $85 plus insurance. Gallery will refer third party shippers for international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request.
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Chinese Bronze Tripod Censer with Arabic Script
Estimate $4,000 - $8,000
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