Description
House of CUGUCI estate collection. This is a one of a kind solid bronze palace temple censer, circa 18th century. It was converted into a lamp during world war II and then again rewired in the late 19th century. The lantern has three gates that open to the inside, one of the gates has a lotus with a circle etched onto the inside of the doors. The base and top are adorned with a lotus and the entire piece is surounded by upward and downward facing vajras as well as etchings in ancient chinese typical of that era, the inscription is of Buddhists nature and talkes about three kingdoms and the ming king as well as makes mention of two palaces. It is missing one of the dragon heads as well as the brass bells that adorned them.
Measurments are.
38.5" in hight as a lamp
Lantern is
22.5" in hight
18" at pagoda in width
14.5" at base in width
Weight is apx 65lbs
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House Of CUGUCI
Palm Beach
561-255-8422
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Category
China
Medium
Cast In Solid Bronze
Distinguishing marks
Etched chinese writing typical of XVI century Buddhists that mentions three kingdoms and the bright king as well as two places.
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
38.5 high
18" wide
18" wide
Date Period
XVIII Century
Weight
Apx 65lbs
History
Converted into a lamp by leviton in the early 19th century and then later rewired with a new external wire in the late 19th century.
Price
$7,000 to $9,000
For Sale?
Yes
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