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.
Live Friday 31 October 2025・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 209

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