A large Chinese bronze finger citron censer and stand A large Chinese bronze finger citron censer and stand A large Chinese bronze finger citron censer and stand A large Chinese bronze finger citron censer and stand A large Chinese bronze finger citron censer and stand

A large Chinese bronze finger citron censer and stand

Reference: ART1005586

Modelled as a large finger citron on its side growing from a leafy gnarled branch connected to three smaller fruits, one forming the finial of the cover. The censer stands on an openwork stand crafted as a network of leafy branches and fruits. The bronze of a rich patina.

The censer: 51 cm. wide The stand: 30.5 cm. wide

Provenance: from a private Dutch collection.

Catalogue notes: Compare to a similar censer and stand sold at Christie's South Kensington, 7 August 2012, lot 115.