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AUCTION 51: A NEW YORK ART AND COLLECTIBLES SALE
Lot 72:
This Chinese bronze incense burner is highly decorated, with the main body of the piece having beautifully molded mythical ‘Qilin’ figures in high relief set at the center on each side and three-dimensional dragons with outstretched wings acting as handles. The lid of the piece is pierced to allow the smoke to pass through and is surmounted by a three-dimensional seated ‘Qilin’ figure. The base is sculpted to appear as three three-dimensional elephants who are all connected at their lower half. They wear headdresses, collars, and a blanket of sorts with more depictions of ‘Qilin’. The bowl is of a separate piece from the base and can be easily removed.
China, 19th century.
Dimensions: H: 18 1/2 in., (47 cm.)
Condition: Good overall. Nicely patinated. No apparent signs of damage.
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