A Chinese bronze incense burner
A Chinese bronze incense burner,
Ming dynasty (1368-1644), of squat circular form, moulded with scrolling lotus in relief, the neck with Daoist Emblems, dragon handles, four-character Hu Wenming mark,
21cm long
明 铜制缠枝莲纹香炉
《胡文明制》篆书刻款
Estimated at £12,000 - £15,000
Condition report:
Surface scratches and dents.
53.07 ozs/1.5kg, rim 14.5cm.
Provenance: purchased in a regional auction house in July 1978.
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A Chinese bronze incense burner,
Ming dynasty (1368-1644), of squat circular form, moulded with scrolling lotus in relief, the neck with Daoist Emblems, dragon handles, four-character Hu Wenming mark,
21cm long
明 铜制缠枝莲纹香炉
《胡文明制》篆书刻款
Estimated at £12,000 - £15,000
Condition report:
Surface scratches and dents.
53.07 ozs/1.5kg, rim 14.5cm.
Provenance: purchased in a regional auction house in July 1978.