Lot 40

CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL 'GRAPES' TRIPOD INCENSE BURNER
LATE MING-EARLY QING DYNASTY, 17TH-18TH CENTURY





Fine Asian & Islamic Works of Art
Auction: 13 May 2022 at 11:00 BST
£11,250
Description
明末清初 銅胎掐絲琺瑯葡萄紋筒式三足爐
of barrel-shape, supported on three small bulging feet, the exterior of the body brightly enamelled with clusters of grapes and colourful foliage among curling tendrils, the base further adorned with small flowers with foliage, with gilt highlights
Dimensions
7cm high; 340g
Provenance
Provenance: Private French collection, Paris; acquired from Germany in 1980s when stationed in Germany as a French Diplomat (by repute).
Footnote
Note: a closely comparable cloisonne enamel tripod incense burner of similar form and grape decoration, was sold at Sotheby's Paris, 10 June 2021, lot 176




