Ancient Chinese - Bronze incense burner - Ming - 15th/16th century - Expert assessment by the Ansas Cabinet
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Bronze Ming dynasty tripod fragrance burner with brown patina, hexagonal body dating to the 16th/17th century, height 17.1 cm and width 13.4 cm, in good condition and original, acquired in 2023 from Galerie P.R.N. in France and expertised by Cabinet Ansas.
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Important Chinese bronze tripod fragrance burner with brown patina, Ming Dynasty, 16th/17th century.
Hexagonal tripod bronze fragrance burner with brown patina, the ovoid body narrowing toward a straight neck adorned with a leiwen motif inspired by bronzes of the Shang and Zhou dynasties (circa 1700–256 BCE), framed by two handles rising in a vertical curve, the three feet with broad claws cast by figures of chimera, fierce traditional guardians of Chinese cults.
Height: 17.1 cm – Width: 13.4 cm. - Excellent condition, no restoration
Provenance: France, Galerie P.R.N.
Piece examined by Anne Papillon, Cabinet Ansas
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Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
Translated by Google TranslateImportant Chinese bronze tripod fragrance burner with brown patina, Ming Dynasty, 16th/17th century.
Hexagonal tripod bronze fragrance burner with brown patina, the ovoid body narrowing toward a straight neck adorned with a leiwen motif inspired by bronzes of the Shang and Zhou dynasties (circa 1700–256 BCE), framed by two handles rising in a vertical curve, the three feet with broad claws cast by figures of chimera, fierce traditional guardians of Chinese cults.
Height: 17.1 cm – Width: 13.4 cm. - Excellent condition, no restoration
Provenance: France, Galerie P.R.N.
Piece examined by Anne Papillon, Cabinet Ansas
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, provenance declaration viewed by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller warrants that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged. (Passport for a cultural object)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days
All seller items are shipped with insurance equal to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning provenance.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
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Culture
Ancient Chinese
Century/timeframe
Dynastie Ming (1368-1644)
Name of object
- Bronze incense burner - Ming - 15th/16th century - Expert assessment by the Ansas Cabinet
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2023
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1985
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
