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A CAST BRONZE VASE A CAST IRON ANIMAL-FORM CENSER
Ming dynasty 17th/18th century
Raised on a circular foot supporting a compressed globular body Formed as a luduan, the mythical beast with single horn, open jaw
decorated with a dense keyfret band over a floral collar under five leaf- and tightly curled mane hinged to a burly body and powerful haunches
form volutes extending from two abstract bands of taotie and whorl elegantly cast with a ruyi-headed harness setting off his flame-form tail,
patterns flanked by paired serpent-headed s-curved handles. the surface bearing traces of blue and red pigment.
11 3/4in (29.8cm) high 16in (40.6cm) high; 13in (33cm) long
US$2,500 - 3,500 US$3,000 - 4,000
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