A cloisonne enamel tripod censer and cover
18th/19th century
(2)
Estimate $7,000 – $10,000
PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION, WESTERN AUSTRALIA
of segmented squat globular form tapering to the short conical feet, decorated with continuous lotus scrolls of different coloured blooms among green foliage below a band of lotus and floretts around the short mouth, all reserved on a turquoise ground, the broad everted gilt-bronze rim with a key-fret border and set with double rope twist loop handles, the gilt domed cover pierced with two dragons pursuing a flaming pearl amongst clouds encircling the pierced conical knop
(2)
14.3 cm diameter
- Lot Sold $10,000 (Hammer Price)
- $12,200 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Condition Report
Some surface wear and some pitting to enamels. The mouth rim and handles and cover possibly a later addition
Alison AlfordConsultant Arts & DesignSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Alison Alford |
Ann RobertsConsultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
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