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A GILT LACQUERED BRONZE SEATED OFFICIAL
17TH CENTURY

The bearded fgure is cast wearing oficial’s robes with both hands holding
a hu tablet. The surface is decorated in polychrome and gilt lacquers. The
reverse is inscribed with an apocryphal Yongle period date.
9Ω in. (24 cm.) high

£3,000-5,000 $4,300-7,000
€3,800-6,300

明十七世紀 銅漆金天官坐像

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A BRONZE BOMBÉ CENSER
17TH-18TH CENTURY

The comprised censer has a faring foot and rim and is applied to the sides
with two loop handles. The base is cast with an apocryphal Xuande mark
within a recessed rectangle.
7¿ in. (18 cm.) wide across handles

£1,500-2,000 $2,200-2,800
€1,900-2,500

清十七/十八世紀 銅雙耳香爐

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