Lot Essay
A similar candlestick is illustrated by O. Munsterberg, Chinesische Kunstgeschichte, Esslingen, 1912, vol. II, pl. 145, fig. 243b
Details
A BRONZE TRIPOD PRICKET CANDLESTICK
MING DYNASTY
Cast in the form of a lotus-filled, faceted pear-shaped vase raised on an hexagonal 'lacquer' stand in turn supported by a tripod base with scalloped edge, each support separated by a curved hook and cast as scrolling vapor issuing from the mouth of a monster mask, with a dark brown patina
19 5/8in. (49.8cm.) high
MING DYNASTY
Cast in the form of a lotus-filled, faceted pear-shaped vase raised on an hexagonal 'lacquer' stand in turn supported by a tripod base with scalloped edge, each support separated by a curved hook and cast as scrolling vapor issuing from the mouth of a monster mask, with a dark brown patina
19 5/8in. (49.8cm.) high
Exhibited
London, Michael Goedhuis, Chinese and Japanese Bronzes, A.D. 1100-1900, 1989, no. 54