BRULE-PARFUM COUVERT EN BRONZE

CHINE, DYNASTIE QING, XVIIEME-XVIIIEME SIECLE

Details

BRULE-PARFUM COUVERT EN BRONZE
CHINE, DYNASTIE QING, XVIIEME-XVIIIEME SIECLE
The vessel is modelled as an elephant with a detachable cover cast as a seated figure of a dignitary holding a vase in both hands and another vase-shaped incense stick holder on his back.
10 ¼ in. (26 cm.) high, wood stand

Provenance

Property of a French noble family, the collection was formed by the present owner's great-grandfather, from late 19th century to early 20th century.

Further details

A BRONZE 'ELEPHANT' INCENSE BURNER AND COVER
CHINA, QING DYNASTY, 17TH-18TH CENTURY

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Lot Essay

The word for elephant in Chinese is xiang, which can also mean appearance. Elephants also provide another message when combined with a precious vase. The combination of an elephant with vases thus suggests the phrase taiping youxiang, 'great peace in the world'.

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