A SILVER AND GOLD INDLAID BRONZE CENSER, KANGXI
China, 1662-1722. Naturalistically cast, as a standing elephant with its head turned slightly to the left, trunk and tusks raised, the pierced cover in form of a young boy playing a pipe.

Provenance: From a private collection of fine bronzes, by repute acquired in the local auction market.
Condition: Fine condition with some wear and minor dents.

The pipe lost.

Weight: 2217.1 grams
Dimensions: Height 21.3 cm

Note the fine floral gold and silver inlays to the boy’s garment borders, the ruyi-shaped saddle and the eyes and brows of the elephant.

康熙錯金銀青銅香爐
中國，1662-1722。鑄造逼真，大象頭往左偏，鼻子上揚，背上坐著一個 牧童，牧童似乎在玩什麽東西，可能是笛子。牧童処為蓋，牧童為鈕。

來源：私人青銅造像收藏 ，據説在當地拍賣行中購得。
品相：保存良好，一些磨損和輕微凹陷。牧童手中之物已遺失。

重量： 2217.1 克
尺寸： 高 21. 3 厘米