Important South African & International Art, Decorative Arts & Jewellery

Live Auction, 16 March 2015

Continental & Oriental Silver, Furniture and Decorative Arts including a Collection of Italian Glass

Sold for

ZAR 22 736
Lot 290
  • A Chinese cloisonné enamel tripod censer and cover, Qing Dynasty, 19th century


Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 20 000 - 30 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 22 736
Auction Catalogue

About this Item

A Chinese cloisonné enamel tripod censer and cover, Qing Dynasty, 19th century
the body enamelled with scrolling foliage and flowerheads against a blue ground, raised on three elephant heads, the sides applied with conforming handles, the rim with greek-key border, the pierced cover with a recumbent caparisoned elephant supporting a miniature censer, turquoise enamelled interior, inside of the cover with chips and hairline cracks, one finial handle with distortion, 19cm high


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