A BRONZE TRIPOD CENSER WITH DRAGONS
A BRONZE TRIPOD CENSER WITH DRAGONS
China, late Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). The finely cast bronze tripod censer with a globular body, raised on three short conical legs, a dragon seated atop the lid, reticulated in vine and lotus patterns fitted into the waisted mouth rim, and flanked by ‘dragon’ handles. An apocryphal four-character Xuande reign mark to the bottom.
Condition: Good condition with usual traces of wear and age.
Provenance: German private collection.
Weight: 1.06 kg
Dimension: Height 19.3 cm, Length 17.2 cm
