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A RARE BRONZE FOLIATE TRIPOD CENSER
MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY

明十七世紀 銅雙耳三足爐

The foliate censer is cast with two upright loop handles rising from the rim and
is supported on three short feet. The patina is of a mottled brown colour with
some surface encrustation. The base is cast with an apocryphal six-character
Xuande seal mark.

6Ω in. (16.5 cm.) wide

£8,000-12,000 $13,000-18,000
€11,000-16,000

PROVENANCE:

From the collection of a distinguished European Lady, acquired between 1970
and 1976.

來源: 歐洲私人珍藏，於1970-1976年間購入

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A BRONZE FIGURE OF GUANYIN
MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY

明十七世紀 銅觀世音菩薩坐像

The fgure is seated in dhyanasana wearing an elaborate pierced crown and
beaded jewellery. Both hands are depicted holding the stems of fowers that
rise up to the shoulders. The face is detailed with downcast eyes and a serene
expression.

11º in. (28.2 cm.) high

£6,000-10,000 $9,200-15,000
€8,200-14,000

PROVENANCE:

From the collection of a distinguished European Lady, acquired between 1970
and 1976.

來源: 歐洲私人珍藏，於1970-1976年間購入

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