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Lot 7109
A cast bronze tripod censer and cover 18th century
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23 June 2015, 10:00 PDT
San FranciscoUS$8,000 - US$12,000
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A cast bronze tripod censer and cover
18th century
The censer cast with a wide rim flange of hexafoil shape above a shallow cylindrical body with flat base raised on three short legs issuing from lion heads; the three-section cover composed of a waisted finial topped with openwork peach branches, then two consecutive rings cast with composite flowers on leafy stems surrounding the Eight Buddhist Emblems.
26 1/4in (66.8cm) high
The censer cast with a wide rim flange of hexafoil shape above a shallow cylindrical body with flat base raised on three short legs issuing from lion heads; the three-section cover composed of a waisted finial topped with openwork peach branches, then two consecutive rings cast with composite flowers on leafy stems surrounding the Eight Buddhist Emblems.
26 1/4in (66.8cm) high
Footnotes
Compare the pair of hexagonal sectioned bronze censers and covers sold in Nagel, Stuttgart, sale 12 November 2007, lot 1101, also as 18th century (53.5cm high). See also the openwork peach branch finial of similar shape to this lot on a recumbent elephant censer sold in Sotheby's, London, sale 16 May 2007, lot 370, also as 18th century.
Saleroom notices
Please note the photo for lot 7109 is pictured as lot 7108 in the print catalogue.














