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Qing dynasty, Qianlong period — 清乾隆 掐絲琺琅花卉紋龍耳三象足蓋爐一對
Qing dynasty, Qianlong period

清乾隆 掐絲琺琅花卉紋龍耳三象足蓋爐一對

This pair of gilt-bronze and cloisonné enamel tripod incense burners from the Qing dynasty's Qianlong period features elaborate 'elephants and dragons' decoration. The burners exemplify the high level of technical achievement and symbolic iconography in imperial Chinese decorative arts.

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A pair of gilt-bronze and cloisonné enamel 'elephants and dragons' tripod incense burners

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Arts d'Asie

June 16, 2022

Estimate: $6,000$8,000

Lot 142

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Qing dynasty, Qianlong period, 清乾隆 掐絲琺琅花卉紋龍耳三象足蓋爐一對

This pair of gilt-bronze and cloisonné enamel tripod incense burners from the Qing dynasty's Qianlong period features elaborate 'elephants and dragons' decoration. The burners exemplify the high level of technical achievement and symbolic iconography in imperial Chinese decorative arts.

Medium
A pair of gilt-bronze and cloisonné enamel 'elephants and dragons' tripod incense burners
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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Gold, Animal, Qianlong Period, Dragon, Decorative Arts, Incense Burner, Cloisonné Enamel, Ornamental, Precious, Chinese