Altar decoration in the shape of a revolving drum
ALTAR DECORATION IN THE SHAPE OF A REVOLVING DRUM.
Origin: China.
Dynasty: Qing dynasty.
Date: 18th c.
Technique: Bronze with gilding and cloisonné.
Description: The central part in the form of a flat drum is rotatably suspended in a round frame. The
frame sits on a column with cylindrical and square sections and is supported at the top
and bottom by cloud-shaped struts. The drum decoratad by a stylised, archaic character for
Long Life (shou), the column and the base with numerous colorful lotus flowers and bats on
a turquoise background.
Measurement: Weight 1535g, height 33cm, base 14.5x14.5cm.
Condition A/B. Restorations at the drum.
Provenance:
-Private collection Rhineland. Family owned since generations.
Condition Report: Estimated Estimated shipping costs for this lot:
Germany: 37,82 Euro plus 7,18 Euro VAT
EU: 58,82 Euro plus 11,18 Euro VAT
Worldwide: 117,65 Euro plus 22,35 Euro VAT
additional shipping insurance
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ALTAR DECORATION IN THE SHAPE OF A REVOLVING DRUM.
Origin: China.
Dynasty: Qing dynasty.
Date: 18th c.
Technique: Bronze with gilding and cloisonné.
Description: The central part in the form of a flat drum is rotatably suspended in a round frame. The
frame sits on a column with cylindrical and square sections and is supported at the top
and bottom by cloud-shaped struts. The drum decoratad by a stylised, archaic character for
Long Life (shou), the column and the base with numerous colorful lotus flowers and bats on
a turquoise background.
Measurement: Weight 1535g, height 33cm, base 14.5x14.5cm.
Condition A/B. Restorations at the drum.
Provenance:
-Private collection Rhineland. Family owned since generations.
Condition Report: Estimated Estimated shipping costs for this lot:
Germany: 37,82 Euro plus 7,18 Euro VAT
EU: 58,82 Euro plus 11,18 Euro VAT
Worldwide: 117,65 Euro plus 22,35 Euro VAT
additional shipping insurance