A RARE PAIR OF MASSIVE CHINESE CLOISONNE ENAMEL ARCHAISTIC INCENSE BURNERS AND COVERS, FANGDING
A RARE PAIR OF MASSIVE CHINESE CLOISONNE ENAMEL ARCHAISTIC INCENSE BURNERS AND COVERS, FANGDING

18TH CENTURY

Details
A RARE PAIR OF MASSIVE CHINESE CLOISONNE ENAMEL ARCHAISTIC INCENSE BURNERS AND COVERS, FANGDING
18TH CENTURY
Each rectangular body raised on four tall dragon supports and decorated on the sides with taotie masks below a band of archaistic bird scroll, all divided and separated by projecting flanges, the domed cover notched on two sides to accomodate the bail handles rising from the rim of the vessel and decorated with reticulated panels of dragon scroll centered by a green-enamelled bi, all below a buddhistic lion finial, the male lion with a brocade ball, the female with her cub
37 in. (94 cm.) high, wood stands (2)

More from The C. Ruxton and Audrey B. Love Collection: Important

View All
View All