A PAIR OF POLYCHROME, GILT-DECORATED AND CARVED HONGMU INCENSE STANDS
19TH CENTURY
The paneled top is set in a square frame above the pierced aprons carved with a dragon medallion, painted in red, green and white pigments and further decorated in gilt. The whole is raised on square-section legs terminating in scroll-form feet carved with upturned acanthus leaves joined low stretchers.
32 1⁄4 in. (81.9 cm.) high, 18 1⁄4 in. (46.4 cm.) square
A PAIR OF POLYCHROME, GILT-DECORATED AND CARVED HONGMU INCENSE STANDS
19TH CENTURY
The paneled top is set in a square frame above the pierced aprons carved with a dragon medallion, painted in red, green and white pigments and further decorated in gilt. The whole is raised on square-section legs terminating in scroll-form feet carved with upturned acanthus leaves joined low stretchers.
32 1⁄4 in. (81.9 cm.) high, 18 1⁄4 in. (46.4 cm.) square