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Unknown — A small gilt-splashed bronze 'dog' incense stick holder, 17th century 十七世紀 銅灑金瑞犬形香插
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A small gilt-splashed bronze 'dog' incense stick holder, 17th century 十七世紀 銅灑金瑞犬形香插

A 17th century bronze incense stick holder molded in the form of an auspicious dog, decorated with gilt splashing for a precious appearance. Functions as both decorative object and practical incense burner.

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CHINA / 5000 YEARS

May 25, 2022

Estimate: $30,000$50,000

Lot 572

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Unknown, A small gilt-splashed bronze 'dog' incense stick holder, 17th century 十七世紀 銅灑金瑞犬形香插

A 17th century bronze incense stick holder molded in the form of an auspicious dog, decorated with gilt splashing for a precious appearance. Functions as both decorative object and practical incense burner.

Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Gilt-Splashed, Bronze, Incense Holder, Chinese Decorative Arts, Auspicious Symbol, Dog Form, 17th Century

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Collected by

Richard Caswell, Sebastián Naranjo, Jonah Handel, Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris, Ethan Elkins, Alex Capecelatro, Mihail Lari, Cleveland Museum of Art