Asian Art Online Auction

September 18, 2014

LOT 64

Lot 64

Large Bronze ‘Dragon and Fu-Lion’ Tripod Censer, Xuande Mark, 19th/20th Century

Large Bronze ‘Dragon and Fu-Lion’ Tripod Censer, Xuande Mark, 19th/20th Century
Lot 64 Details
Large Bronze ‘Dragon and Fu-Lion’ Tripod Censer, Xuande Mark, 19th/20th Century

The squat body raised on three paw-form feet and flanked by a pair of curving dragon handles on the rounded sides cast in high relief with several ferocious dragons, the reticulated domed cover with a recumbent fu-lion
height 20.5" — 52 cm.
six-character Xuande mark

Estimate $2,000-$3,000

Realised: $1,200
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Large Bronze ‘Dragon and Fu-Lion’ Tripod Censer, Xuande Mark, 19th/20th Century
  • Large Bronze ‘Dragon and Fu-Lion’ Tripod Censer, Xuande Mark, 19th/20th Century
  • Large Bronze ‘Dragon and Fu-Lion’ Tripod Censer, Xuande Mark, 19th/20th Century

CONDITION DETAILS

Very good condition.

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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