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A PARCEL-GILT SILVER TRIPOD CENSER, DING
DAOGUANG PERIOD (1821-1850)
The globular body is cast in high relief with three gilt taotie masks, separated by vertical
flanges, all above a ground of leiwen. Each mask is positioned above one of the slender
tubular legs, rising towards the everted rim surmounted by a pair of loop handles. The
base is inscribed with an inscription reading Ding fu xing you heng tang zhen shang, ‘to be
appreciated in the [Prince’s] official residence, the Hall of Constancy.’
7 in. (17 cm.) high, box
HK$400,000-600,000 US$52,000-77,000
PROVENANCE
Sold at Sotheby’s New York, 15 March 2017, lot 567

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