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Lot 194
  • 194

Brûle-parfum couvert en bronze Dynastie Qing, XVIIIE siècle

Estimate
20,000 - 25,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • Bronze
reposant sur trois pieds formés par les trompes d'éléphants luxueusement harnachés, la panse sculptée de lotus parmi les rinceaux, les anses formées d'éléphants à la trompe relevée, le couvercle ajouré à décor de lotus et surmonté d'un éléphant couché portant sur son dos une corbeille de fruits et objets précieux, incrustations de verre coloré (2)

Condition

The was a hole to the base near one leg which has been restored. The two handles are slightly loose and there is a circa 3cm crack around the finial of the cover.
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