755 Prior Ave N #235C, St Paul, MN, US, Stati Uniti
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Movement: smooth lines of calligraphy, carefully carved jade, and the captured motion of Ju Ming's "Single Whip" bronze. All of these works embody the movement and grace associated with the arts of Asia. This sale offers a carefully curated selection of fine paintings and sculptures, rare pieces of furniture, and exquisite jades. Included are selections from Ruth Stricker Dayton and Bruce Dayton's collection at the Marsh, items from the collection of Malcolm E. Lein, and an excellent group of jade carvings and snuff bottles from one collection of a prominent Minneapolis owner.
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LOTTO 69:
17th c. Chinese Bronze Mythical Beast Censer
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6 500
Prezzo stimato :
$8 000 - $16 000
Commissione per la casa d'aste: 26%
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17th c. Chinese Bronze Mythical Beast Censer
17th century Chinese parcel-gilt bronze censer or incense burner with Hu Wenming mark. The top band with scrollwork; the lower rim with scrolling floral and foliate motifs; the central register with mythical beasts and creatures against a landscape. The background with finely incised lines. With two handles in the form of open-mouthed dragons breathing fire. Inscribed along the base with a six-character Yunjian Hu Wenming zhi (Made by Hu Wenming of Yunjian) mark. With further painted characters along the underside.
Height: 3 1/2 in x width: 9 in x depth: 6 1/4 in.
Condition: There are no major dents, bends, breaks, or restorations. Wear to the exterior commensurate with age and use. Trace amounts of the original gilt decoration remain. Wear to the footrim consistent with age and use. Patinated throughout. Along the interior there are a few small encrustations. Verdigris patination throughout the interior. Some dirt and dust collected along the interior.
