A Chinese Bronze Dragon Turtle Pierced Covered Censer, 57AX
Cast bronze censer modelled in the form of a dragon turtle, featuring a fully detailed dragon head, scaled limbs and textured shell. The removable lid is pierced with geometric openings for incense emission and crowned with a double-gourd finial. Fine moulded textures define the reptilian scales and decorative border patterns on the cover. The bronze bears a warm reddish-brown aged patina with scattered verdigris and gentle handling wear across the surface. Height 8 cm (3 1/8 in.), width 5.5 cm (2 3/16 in.).
Condition
Items are sourced from an estate.This is a no-reserve auction.
Cast bronze censer modelled in the form of a dragon turtle, featuring a fully detailed dragon head, scaled limbs and textured shell. The removable lid is pierced with geometric openings for incense emission and crowned with a double-gourd finial. Fine moulded textures define the reptilian scales and decorative border patterns on the cover. The bronze bears a warm reddish-brown aged patina with scattered verdigris and gentle handling wear across the surface. Height 8 cm (3 1/8 in.), width 5.5 cm (2 3/16 in.).
Condition
Items are sourced from an estate.This is a no-reserve auction.
