Lot 9003
A BRONZE DRAGON EARS CENSER Qing Dynasty
Refined copper casting of medium thickness. It has a round mouth with a flat rim, sloping shoulders, and a pair of dragon-shaped ears positioned on either side. Meanwhile, a drooping abdominal gradually slims downwards. The bottom is flat and rests on a circular foot. On the bottom is written in three rows, Made in the Xuande Period of the Ming Dynasty. The censer is various shades of bright golden chestnut coloration. Within the Dragon Ears Censer style, this is a classic item.
D: 11 cm
W: 990 g
Estimate
TWD 243,000-364,000
HKD 60,000-90,000
USD 7,700-11,600
Sold Price
TWD 264,000
HKD 66,000
USD 8,516
A Special Selection of Chinese Bronze Censers
Ravenel Spring Auction 2015 Hong Kong
Tuesday, June 2, 2015, 6:00pm