Asian Art Auction
Thu, Apr 28, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 214
Asian Bronze Duck Censer
Estimate: $400 - $600
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
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| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Chinese/Japanese, 19th century, duck form censer with removable fitted lid at back, incised line decoration on all sides, displays intricate details incised throughout to represent textured features and contour feathers, unmarked, 4-1/4 x 8 x 3-1/4 in.
Note: Wonderful example of Asian art paying homage the delicate spiritual balance between man and nature. In Chinese culture, Mandarin ducks are believed to be extremely faithful to their partner, and are symbols of love, devotion, affection, and fidelity. The Chinese refer to mandarin ducks as yuanyang. (The Spruce)
Provenance: Private Collection, ColoradoCondition
surface dirt and accretion, some discoloration and verdigris
