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A large Fahua tripod censer
16th century
with Buddhistic lion upright handles and mythical beast head feet, the body carved in high relief with a phoenix and ferocious dragon coiled amongst entwined flowerheads,the neck with two models of Guanyin standing amongst waves and cloud scrolls beside lines of calligraphy, the rim with flowers and leaves -- 19in. (48.2cm.) high, pierced wood cover and stand, (some restoration).
See Illustration.
16th century
with Buddhistic lion upright handles and mythical beast head feet, the body carved in high relief with a phoenix and ferocious dragon coiled amongst entwined flowerheads,the neck with two models of Guanyin standing amongst waves and cloud scrolls beside lines of calligraphy, the rim with flowers and leaves -- 19in. (48.2cm.) high, pierced wood cover and stand, (some restoration).
See Illustration.