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48 two BronzE triPod winE VEssEls,
juE
49 Dated Qianlong 3rd year (1738) and of the
20 | BoNHamS period
Each of archaistic form with splayed feet,
decorated with a broad band of leiwen and
a single beast head handle to one side, cast
mark under spout.
15.5cm (6.1/8in) high. (2).

£800 - 1,200
CNY7,700 - 12,000 HK$9,600 - 14,000

Each inscription reads:

乾隆三年仲冬吉旦製

Which may be translated as ‘Made on an
auspicious morning in the second month of
winter in the third year of the Qianlong reign’.

See an identical libation cup, dated 1737 of
the period, in the British Museum collection
no. 1957,0226.1

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two BronzE inCEnsE BurnErs
18th/19th century
The first censer tripod feet and upright loop
handles, the second large censer with a
splayed foot and strap handles, both with
apocryphal Xuande six-character marks.
The largest: 31cm (12 1/4in) wide (2).

£600 - 900
CNY5,800 - 8,700 HK$7,200 - 11,000

49
four BronzE inCEnsE BurnErs
18th/19th century and later
Comprising: two tripod censers with upright
loop handles; two censers with a splayed foot
and strap handles, all with apocryphal Xuande
six-character marks.
The largest: 23.5cm (9.1/4in) wide (4).

£600 - 900
CNY5,800 - 8,700 HK$7,200 - 11,000