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THBBronze Covered Censer with Dragons
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Marlborough, MA 01752
United States
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About Auction
LiveSep 17, 2014 - Sep 18, 2014
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- Lot Description
Bronze Covered Censer with Dragons, China, late Ming dynasty, rectangular form with flared sides and gilt rim, resting on four short bracket animal-mask feet, each side depicting numerous mythical animals amongst waves in fine low relief within a gilt border, two gilt mythical animal heads with loose rings to the narrow sides, the domed rectangular cover decorated with openwork dragons and a knob in the shape of a downturned rectangular lotus throne, with a sheng character, meaning "holy" in the gilt interior, six-character Xunade mark on base, 6 3/4 x 6 5/8 x 4 7/8 in.
Provenance: Purchased from Richard B. Faber.
Estimate $8,000-10,000
minor chips along edges, much loss of gilt to borders and rims, patina to some area.
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. - Shipping Info
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