12th Mar, 2019 10:00 EDT
Asian Arts
185
A Chinese gilt and patinated copper alloy miniature incense tool vase
18th century
With four tapered sides, each with rectangular reserves cast in high relief with flowered branches and birds against stippled backgrounds, with a quatralobe mouth, raised on a platform base with scroll feet.
Approx. H: 3 1/4 in., 8.3cm
Provenance: S. H. Hoo, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner, circa 1970-1973
Sold for $3,375
Estimated at $800 - $1,200
With four tapered sides, each with rectangular reserves cast in high relief with flowered branches and birds against stippled backgrounds, with a quatralobe mouth, raised on a platform base with scroll feet.
Provenance: S. H. Hoo, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner, circa 1970-1973
