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A LARGE BRONZE SILVER-INLAID INCENSE BURNER
Xuande six-character mark
Heavily cast in compressed globular form raised on a short foot,
decorated with silver inlay forming cartouches to the waisted rim
enclosing Eight Treasures alternated with a dense key-fret pattern,
above archaistic cicada blades, flanked by a pair of loop handles
issued from beast heads, the patinated surface of an attractive
brownish-copper tone, together with a later bronze stand. 29.8cm (11
3/4in) wide (2).
£3,000 - 5,000
CNY27,000 - 44,000
HK$33,000 - 55,000

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A BRONZE INCENSE BURNER
Cast Xuande six-character mark, 17th/18th century
Of compressed bombé form, flanked by lion mask handles, with gently
flaring neck and foot, the bronze patinated to a rich, dark brown hue.
23cm (9in) wide across the handles.
£2,000 - 3,000
CNY18,000 - 27,000
HK$22,000 - 33,000

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A BRONZE LION MASK-HANDLED INCENSE BURNER
Xuande six-character mark, 17th/18th century
The heavily cast, shallow vessel of globular form, flanked with two
beast-mask handles, the patina of a rich copper hue with speckled
verdigris. 31cm (12 1/4in) wide
£2,000 - 3,000
CNY18,000 - 27,000
HK$22,000 - 33,000

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For details of the charges payable in addition to the final Hammer Price of each Lot
please refer to paragraphs 7 & 8 of the Notice to Bidders at the back of the catalogue. ASIAN ART - PART I | 99