Ming Dynasty Peach-Shaped Bronze Censer with Bats and Fruit

A large bronze censer and cover in the form of a peach, late…
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A large bronze censer and cover in the form of a peach, late Ming Dynasty, 16th/17th century, with attached sprigs, bats and smaller fruit, some acting as a base. 22 cm high, 33 cm wide. In Chinese tradition, peach means longevity and bats mean happiness. The combination of these two elements in this censer, expressed good wish of happiness and longevity. Another peach formed bronze censer with similar design and size, but has parcel-gilt decoration and faked Xuande reign mark was sold in Sotheby's Hong Kong, 08/10/2014, lot 3400. In addition, a bronze censer with similar design but in a form of a chayote was sold in Lempertz auction, Cologne, Germany, 06/12/2014, lot 390. Provenance: 1. George Adie collection; 2. R & V Tregaskis, 1980's

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  • Ming Dynasty - The Ming Dynasty was a ruling dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644. It succeeded the Yuan Dynasty and preceded the Qing Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty was established by Zhu Yuanzhang, a former Buddhist monk who became a rebel leader and eventually overthrew the Mongol Yuan Dynasty. During the Ming Dynasty, China experienced a period of relative stability and prosperity. The government was centralized and bureaucratic, with the emperor at the top of the hierarchy. The Ming Dynasty is known for its cultural achievements, including the development of porcelain, the invention of movable type printing, and the construction of the Great Wall of China.

  • Bronze - An alloy of copper and tin, traditionally in the proportions of about 9 parts of copper to 1 part of tin.

    The discovery of bronze in Western Asia in the 4th century enabled people to create metal objects which were superior to those previoulsy possible because of its strength and hardness, and it has been used throughout the world for weapons, coins, tools, statuary and other decorative items.

    It is very fluid in a molten state, and its hardness, strength when set, and non-corrosive properties makes it most suitable for casting sculpture.

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