LARGE CAST BRONZE INCENSE BURNER WITH COVER.

LARGE CAST BRONZE INCENSE BURNER WITH COVER. Having golden patination and cast in several sections in four parts, the globular body set on a tall stem and stepped domed foot. The sides decorated with three recessed panels on each side, decorated in high relief with various subject including quail, cranes, ho-o birds and an eagle stooping for a rabbit. All panels divided by branches of chrysanthemums hung with rings from the curled stems and on a ground of cast and chiseled flowers. The sides also with double dragon handles and a further dragon amongst waves entwining the stem. The domed cover pierced and surmounted by a shi-shi. Circa 1860-1880. PROVENANCE: Sotheby’s Belgravia; Lot 322 June 21st, 1973. PROVENANCE: Fine private Long Island, New York mansion. SIZE: 39-1/2”. CONDITION: Two broken side ring decoration, one present. Very good. 9-73924 LG (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2007

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1606	$4,200.00	LARGE CAST BRONZE INCENSE BURNER WITH COVER. Having golden patination and cast in several sections in four parts, the globular body set on a tall stem and stepped domed foot. The sides decorated with three recessed panels on each side, decorated in high relief with various subject including quail, cranes, ho-o birds and an eagle stooping for a rabbit. All panels divided by branches of chrysanthemums hung with rings from the curled stems and on a ground of cast and chiseled flowers. The sides also with double dragon handles and a further dragon amongst waves entwining the stem. The domed cover pierced and surmounted by a shi-shi. Circa 1860-1880. PROVENANCE: Sotheby’s Belgravia; Lot 322 June 21st, 1973. PROVENANCE: Fine private Long Island, New York mansion. SIZE: 39-1/2”. CONDITION: Two broken side ring decoration, one present. Very good. 9-73924 LG (3,000-5,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2007 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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