Fine Antiquities, Islamic & Asian Works of Art

Fine Antiquities, Islamic & Asian Works of Art

Catalogue
< Prev Lot Catalogue Next Lot >

Lot 344: A Chinese Islamic Gilt-Bronze Tripod Censer, Xuande Mark.

0 views
Live auction will start in __ days and __ hours

Start price: £140

Estimated price: £200 - £300

Buyer's Premium:

A Chinese Islamic Gilt-Bronze Tripod Censer, Xuande Mark.

A rounded bronze censer standing on three tapered legs, rising to flared handles, the body decorated in relief with cartouches enclosing Arabic inscriptions in stylised calligraphy, all against a speckled brown surface. The base bears a six-character Xuande reign mark within a recessed square panel, possibly indicating the period or origin of the piece.

H: Approximately 14cm

D: Approximately 16cm

Provenance: Private collection from a distinguished W London collector.