Bidspirit auction | A CHINESE GILT-BRONZE OPENWORK CENSER

A CHINESE GILT-BRONZE OPENWORK CENSER LID, QING DYNASTY, 18TH-19TH CENTURY - A Chinese gilt-bronze domed censer cover of tiered form, finely cast and pierced in openwork with writhing dragons among scrolling clouds and floral motifs, above a band of archaistic geometric decoration. Surmounted by a large flame-form finial rising from a lotus-petal collar. Dimensions: H: 4 1/4 in., (10.8 cm.) Condition: Very good. Light surface wear. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.