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A blanc de chine censer
18th century
of bombe form with short flaring foot and rim and moulded lion mask handles, gilt and white metal cover cast in slight relief with panels of dragons and scrolling lotus -- the censer 5¼in. (13.3cms) diam, carved Chenghua six character mark to base.
See Illustration.
18th century
of bombe form with short flaring foot and rim and moulded lion mask handles, gilt and white metal cover cast in slight relief with panels of dragons and scrolling lotus -- the censer 5¼in. (13.3cms) diam, carved Chenghua six character mark to base.
See Illustration.
Provenance
Purchased by a descendant of the present owner from Bluett & Sons, London in 1924.
Special notice
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