Small covered incense burner in gilded copper alloy and polychrome cloisonné enamel, China, early 19th century The rectangular body is decorated on each side with kui dragons and a taotie mask whose nose is formed by a large crenelated ridge in relief, a ridge that also adorns the four corners of the body of the incense burner. It is flanked by two vertical openwork handles. The underside is adorned with a stylized motif and the four cylindrical feet with lingzhi heads and Greek motifs. The lid, decorated with kui dragons, is openwork on each side with a bat motif with spread wings among foliage. The top is surmounted by a jadeite socket carved with clouds. Height: 15.5 cm Detached jade socket.
Estimate
€1,500 - €2,000
Result
€4,940
Buyer's premium
30%
Small covered incense burner in gilded copper alloy and polychrome cloisonné enamel, China, early 19th century
The rectangular body is decorated on each side with kui dragons and a taotie mask whose nose is formed by a large crenelated ridge in relief, a ridge that also adorns the four corners of the body of the incense burner. It is flanked by two vertical openwork handles. The underside is adorned with a stylized motif and the four cylindrical feet with lingzhi heads and Greek motifs. The lid, decorated with kui dragons, is openwork on each side with a bat motif with spread wings among foliage. The top is surmounted by a jadeite socket carved with clouds.
Height: 15.5 cm
Detached jade socket.
Sale
Friday 31 October 2025・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 4 - Hôtel Drouot
9, rue Drouot
75009 Paris