A LARGE BRONZE TRIPOD CENSER, 17TH CENTURY
The censer has a bombé body, supported on three tapered cylindrical feet, and is flanked by a pair of angular handles. The base has an apocryphal Xuande mark.
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This lot contains endangered species material. Shipping to destinations outside the USA requires a CITES permit which will delay your shipment. Please contact Post Sale Services on +1 212 636 2650 (US), +44 207 752 3200 (UK), +852 2760 1766 (HGK), +33 1 40 76 84 10 (Paris) prior to bidding to check if Christie’s can ship to your proposed destination. Alternatively, you can collect in person and arrange for your own CITES permit and shipping.
83⁄4 in. (22.3 cm.) across handles, hongmu cover and stand
Provenance
Walker Art Center, Minneapolis (according to label).
Edward Wormley (1907-1995) Collection, New York (according to label).
Marilyn Ackerman (1930-2012) Collection, Mamaroneck, New York.
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The censer has a bombé body, supported on three tapered cylindrical feet, and is flanked by a pair of angular handles. The base has an apocryphal Xuande mark.
For additional images, please contact asianartny@christies.com or +1 (212) 636-2180
This lot contains endangered species material. Shipping to destinations outside the USA requires a CITES permit which will delay your shipment. Please contact Post Sale Services on +1 212 636 2650 (US), +44 207 752 3200 (UK), +852 2760 1766 (HGK), +33 1 40 76 84 10 (Paris) prior to bidding to check if Christie’s can ship to your proposed destination. Alternatively, you can collect in person and arrange for your own CITES permit and shipping.
83⁄4 in. (22.3 cm.) across handles, hongmu cover and stand
Provenance
Walker Art Center, Minneapolis (according to label).
Edward Wormley (1907-1995) Collection, New York (according to label).
Marilyn Ackerman (1930-2012) Collection, Mamaroneck, New York.