A RARE SMALL PARCEL-GILT BRONZE `BUTTERFLY` CENSER

Lot 1205
25.03.2022 10:00UTC +00:00
Classic
Prix de départ
$ 8 000
AuctioneerCHRISTIE'S
Lieu de l'événementRoyaume-Uni, London
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Lot 1205 | A RARE SMALL PARCEL-GILT BRONZE 'BUTTERFLY' CENSER
Valeur estimée
$ 8 000 – 12 000
A RARE SMALL PARCEL-GILT BRONZE 'BUTTERFLY' CENSER

17TH CENTURY

Flanked by two spotted animal-head handles, the censer is cast on the body with large butterflies in various attitudes of flight, surrounded by smaller gilt butterflies, all reserved on a diaper ground. The mouth is encircled by a band of gilt branches, one side with prunus and the other with camellia, and the splayed foot is decorated with floral sprays.

6 1⁄4 in. (15.5 cm.) across handles







Provenance

Private American collection, acquired prior to 1960.

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