A Chinese gilted Bronze Tripod Censer with Lion-Dog Finial with sign "DA MING XUAN DE YAN ZHI"
Qing dynasty(1644-1912); Of baluster form raised on three curved legs, the censer features a pierced domed cover surmounted by a seated lion-dog (Bixie or Buddhist lion) with exaggerated features and open mouth. The body is flanked by stylized dragon-form handles and cast in relief with continuous landscape or animal decoration. The underside bears a four-character apocryphal seal mark in a square reserve. The surface exhibits a warm brown patina. Dimensions?Height: 13 inches ; Width: 9 inches.
Condition
Perfect condition.; gilted gold was loss, only a little left.
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Qing dynasty(1644-1912); Of baluster form raised on three curved legs, the censer features a pierced domed cover surmounted by a seated lion-dog (Bixie or Buddhist lion) with exaggerated features and open mouth. The body is flanked by stylized dragon-form handles and cast in relief with continuous landscape or animal decoration. The underside bears a four-character apocryphal seal mark in a square reserve. The surface exhibits a warm brown patina. Dimensions?Height: 13 inches ; Width: 9 inches.
Condition
Perfect condition.; gilted gold was loss, only a little left.
Estimate
Reserve
Time, Location
Auction House
