Lot 11
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[INCENSE CULTURE] CHINESE BRONZE INCENSE BURNER
GU TANG MARK, MING DYNASTY
Auction: 06 November 2026 from 10:00 GMT
Description
明 古堂款 銅鑄花卉紋獸耳爐
of bell form raised on a splaying foot with a bow string, under the mouth with a recessed band decorated with rosette, flanked on both sides with mythical beast masks as handles, the base with a two-character ‘Gu Tang’ (Ancient Hall) mark in a recessed panel
Dimensions
8.9cm high; 888g
Provenance
Private Scottish collection, Perthshire
蘇格蘭私人收藏, 珀斯郡
Footnote
This elegantly proportioned vessel features a gently tapering body that curves inward to form a rounded foot, terminating on an integral stand. A finely detailed band of rosettes encircles the vessel just below the rim, lending a refined decorative touch. Two opposing lion-head handles flank the sides, their fierce expressions adding a sense of strength and grandeur. The bronze exhibits a rich, warm, and mottled patina indicative of age, handling, and historical use.