Description:
A PARCEL-GILT BRONZE INCENSE HOLDER, MING DYNASTY
China, 17th century. The cylindrical form with a tall waisted foot and neck, cast and chased around the body with peonies amid their leaves and vines springing from craggy rocks, all in gilt relief over a chocolate-brown patinated and punched ground, gilt key fret bands at the rim and foot.
Provenance: From a private collection in Vienna, Austria. Acquired in the local market between 1970 and 1990. Thence by descent.
Condition: Fine condition with some wear, traces of use and minor nicks here and there. Extensive verdigris to the inside.
Weight: 1774 grams
Dimensions: Height 8 cm
明代銅鎏金香薰
中國, 十七世紀。長筒形高腰長頸,鏤空,裝飾牡丹纏枝紋, 棕色包漿。
來源:奧地利維也納私人收藏,購於1970年至1990年間;保存至今。
品相:良好品相,一些磨損與使用痕跡,局部輕微刻痕。内部大面積銅綠。
重量:1774 克
尺寸:高 8 厘米