September 9, 2017 10:00 EST
ASIAN ARTS
531
A Chinese patinated bronze tripod censer and foliate stand
xuande mark, but later
Of compressed bombe form with shallow loop handles. the base of mallow or hibiscus blossom form, on three stylized ruyi feet; underside of censer with four-character Xuande mark, mottled reddish-brown patina.
Overall with stand H: 5 in., 12.7cm; D: 7 in., 17.9cm
Provenance: Property from a Private Collection, Pennsylvania
Acquired in Beijing, March 2, 1993
Sold for $62,500
Estimated at $12,000 - $15,000
Of compressed bombe form with shallow loop handles. the base of mallow or hibiscus blossom form, on three stylized ruyi feet; underside of censer with four-character Xuande mark, mottled reddish-brown patina.
Provenance: Property from a Private Collection, Pennsylvania
Acquired in Beijing, March 2, 1993
