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A PARCEL-GILT TRIPOD CENSER
LATE MING-EARLY QING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY
The well-cast censer of circular form is raised on three ruyi-
shaped feet. It is finely chased and gilt in relief with six detached
fruiting branches and vines, including peach, persimmon, finger
citron, grape, pomegranate, and lychee, all against a dark stamped
ground. The centre of the base is incised with a maker’s name,
Wenming.
4 in. (10.1 cm.) diam., box
HK$300,000-500,000 US$39,000-65,000
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