A GOOD ARCHAISTIC BRONZE TRIPOD CENSER LATE MING / EARLY QIN...

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£2,000 - £3,000

A GOOD ARCHAISTIC BRONZE TRIPOD CENSER
LATE MING / EARLY QING DYNASTY
双龙耳铜炉 晚明/清早
of compressed globular form, the sides cast in relief with stylised taotie masks and dragons, applied with two well cast dragon handles, all raised on three lions mask cast feet, apocryphal Xuande character mark 
19cm high, 20cm wide

NOTE; This elegant bronze tripod incense burner features a bulbous body richly adorned with archaic designs, evoking the artistic traditions of ancient China. Mythological animals, intricately cast, grasp the rim, forming striking handles that enhance the vessel's grandeur. The cabriole legs, each joining the legs to the body with finely detailed mythological animal heads, provide a sense of strength and stability. The base bears a meticulously rendered Xuande mark, executed with remarkable precision. The exceptional piece reflects the refined craftsmanship and reverence for antiquity characteristic of Chinese bronze work.