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Auction archive: Lot number 268

A GILT-BRONZE 'QILIN' CENSER AND COVER

Estimate
£60,000 - £80,000
ca. US$95,470 - US$127,293
Price realised:
£58,850
ca. US$93,640
Auction archive: Lot number 268

A GILT-BRONZE 'QILIN' CENSER AND COVER

Estimate
£60,000 - £80,000
ca. US$95,470 - US$127,293
Price realised:
£58,850
ca. US$93,640
Beschreibung:

A GILT-BRONZE 'QILIN' CENSER AND COVER
17TH/18TH CENTURY
A GILT-BRONZE 'QILIN' CENSER AND COVER 17TH/18TH CENTURY The beast is cast standing foursquare with its head formed as the hinged cover. It is detailed with its mouth open and teeth bared. The mane and tail are finely delineated and it wears a tasseled collar with a bell around its neck. 8¼ in. (21 cm.) high

Auction archive: Lot number 268
Auction:
Datum:
15 May 2012
Auction house:
Christie's
15 May 2012, London, King Street
Beschreibung:

A GILT-BRONZE 'QILIN' CENSER AND COVER
17TH/18TH CENTURY
A GILT-BRONZE 'QILIN' CENSER AND COVER 17TH/18TH CENTURY The beast is cast standing foursquare with its head formed as the hinged cover. It is detailed with its mouth open and teeth bared. The mane and tail are finely delineated and it wears a tasseled collar with a bell around its neck. 8¼ in. (21 cm.) high

Auction archive: Lot number 268
Auction:
Datum:
15 May 2012
Auction house:
Christie's
15 May 2012, London, King Street
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