Lot Essay
Compare with a similar mule-form censer sold at Sotheby's New York, 15 September 1999, lot 56.
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WANLI PERIOD (1573-1619)
Details
A RARE MING PARCEL-GILT BRONZE 'MULE' CENSER
WANLI PERIOD (1573-1619)
The beast finely cast standing with its head lowered, an elaborate saddle and saddle cloth draped over its back, its legs slightly bent in motion
7 7/8 in.(20 cm.) wide, Japanese wood box
WANLI PERIOD (1573-1619)
The beast finely cast standing with its head lowered, an elaborate saddle and saddle cloth draped over its back, its legs slightly bent in motion
7 7/8 in.(20 cm.) wide, Japanese wood box
Provenance
A Japanese private collection since the 19th century
Brought to you by
Aster Ng