19th C. Chinese Qing Dynasty Gilded Ceramic Censer
East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 19th century CE. A stunning mold-made porcelain incense holder with a vibrant and gilded surface. The vessel portion consists of a deep basin with a slightly domed lid and ventilation holes through the top. The lid has two handles flanking a white finial of a meditating figure seated in the center. The jar is supported by tripodal legs formed by elephant heads upon an integral round pedestal with three additional feet. The piece is embellished with lovely red and creamy white hues with gilding. The geometric designs consist of scrolling shapes, lines, and interlocking bars. Incense was burned during many ceremonial occasions and to honor ancestors or to heal ailments. A wonderful piece! Size: 5.5" W x 13.5" H (14 cm x 34.3 cm)
This piece has been searched against the Art Loss Register database and has been cleared. The Art Loss Register maintains the world’s largest database of stolen art, collectibles, and antiques.
Provenance: private Morrison, Colorado, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
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#163136
Condition Report: Stable crack to one handle. Excellent condition with minor surface nicks. Small fading of pigments and gilding.
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East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 19th century CE. A stunning mold-made porcelain incense holder with a vibrant and gilded surface. The vessel portion consists of a deep basin with a slightly domed lid and ventilation holes through the top. The lid has two handles flanking a white finial of a meditating figure seated in the center. The jar is supported by tripodal legs formed by elephant heads upon an integral round pedestal with three additional feet. The piece is embellished with lovely red and creamy white hues with gilding. The geometric designs consist of scrolling shapes, lines, and interlocking bars. Incense was burned during many ceremonial occasions and to honor ancestors or to heal ailments. A wonderful piece! Size: 5.5" W x 13.5" H (14 cm x 34.3 cm)
This piece has been searched against the Art Loss Register database and has been cleared. The Art Loss Register maintains the world’s largest database of stolen art, collectibles, and antiques.
Provenance: private Morrison, Colorado, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#163136
Condition Report: Stable crack to one handle. Excellent condition with minor surface nicks. Small fading of pigments and gilding.
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