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A LARGE GILT-SPLASHED LOBED BRONZE CENSER
17TH-18TH CENTURY
The large censer is fnely cast to each side with a C-shaped handle modelled
as a bamboo branch with long leaves in openwork-form. The body is
embellished to the exterior with gilt splashes and is supported on four bamboo
feet. The base has a four character zhen bao yong bao (precious treasure to be
cherished forever) mark.
14Ω in. (36.8 cm.) wide, hongmu cover and stand.
£20,000-40,000 US$25,000-50,000
€23,000-45,000
清十七/十八世紀 灑金銅海棠形竹紋雙耳銅爐
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