CHINA, QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

CHINA, QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY Important tripod incense burner (Xianglu) Made of black-patinated bronze, carved with friezes and lions in relief; the hemispherical lid features radiating ribs and is topped by a rearing Fô dog; the globular body rests on three volute feet. Signs of wear; has a hole. Dimensions: 21 x 19 cm A similar piece is housed in the Shanghai Museum.

Category

Asian art

Location

Monte-Carlo

Dimensions

21 × 19 cm