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          A RARE WUCAI SQUARE CENSER
          17TH CENTURY
          The square body is decorated on each side in vibrant tones of green, red
          and blue enamels with immortals, each holding his attributes. The body is
          supported on a high shouldered base of conforming form, pierced on each side
          with three quatrefoil apertures, surrounded by delicate fower scroll, and raised
          on four outcurved feet. An apocryphal Chenghua mark in iron red is inscribed
          on the mouth rim.
          4Ω in. (11.4 cm.) wide, gilt-metal cover, mixed-metal cover, Japanese wood box

          $15,000-18,000
          十七世紀   五彩仙人圖方爐


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