A Chinese bronze compressed ovoid censer

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A Chinese bronze compressed ovoid censer
on short foot, decorated in relief with confronting dragons, cloud scrolls and flaming pearls above foaming waves in a broad band between bands of lotus flowers and scrolling foliage, twin handles issuing from mythical beast masks -- 8in. (22.2cm) wide, stylised four character mark to base, 17th Century; and a bronze mirror decorated in relief with archaic motifs and c-scrolls, extensive verdigris -- 4.3/8in. (11.1cm), Han Dynasty, plush lined fitted case. (2)

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