A pair of ormolu-mounted joss stick holders in the form of turquoise-glazed figures of Budai. Kangxi period (1662-1722) - image-1

Lot 151 Dα

A pair of ormolu-mounted joss stick holders in the form of turquoise-glazed figures of Budai. Kangxi period (1662-1722)

Auction 1182 - overview Cologne
15.07.2021, 11:00 - The Exceptional Bernard De Leye Collection
Estimate: 8.000 € - 12.000 €
Print page
Watchlist

A pair of ormolu-mounted joss stick holders in the form of turquoise-glazed figures of Budai. Kangxi period (1662-1722)

Each seated in rajalilasana with flowing robes leaving their bellies exposed, a string of beads in their left hand, each beside a small joss stick holder, mounted on a gilt ormolu stand in the Régence style framing the oblong porcelain base, with floral motif feet and an oak leaf trellis rising up behind the hooded figures and ending in nine blossoms.
H 16 cm.

Each seated with flowing robes leaving their bellies exposed, a string of beads in their left hand, each beside a small joss stick holder, mounted on a gilt ormolu stand.

Provenance

Formerly private collection, Belgium