ID 718642
Lot 1022 | A LARGE CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL DING-FORM TRIPOD CENSER
Estimate value
$ 30 000 – 50 000
17TH-18TH CENTURY
The bowl-shaped body is raised on three cylindrical legs and decorated overall with archaistic designs of stylized taotie, dragons and scrolling lotus heads picked out in tones of red, yellow, blue, green and white on a turquoise ground. The rim is set with a pair of inverted U-shaped handles decorated with lotus heads and a key-fret pattern.
16 3⁄4 in. (42.5 cm.) high, zitan stand, hardwood cover
Provenance
The Estate of Esther Altmann, Glenmoore, Pennsylvania.
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
| Place of origin: | China, Eastern Asia, Asia |
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| Auction house category: | All other types of objects |
| Place of origin: | China, Eastern Asia, Asia |
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| Auction house category: | All other types of objects |
| Address of auction |
CHRISTIE'S 8 King Street, St. James's SW1Y 6QT London United Kingdom | |
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