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MING DYNASTY, 16TH-17TH CENTURY
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A CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL 'THREE FRIENDS OF WINTER' TWIN-HANDLED TRIPOD CENSER AND COVER
MING DYNASTY, 16TH-17TH CENTURY
The exterior of the censer is decorated with the 'three friends of winter', including pine, prunus and bamboo. The three tall legs are decorated with monster masks and lotus sprays, ending in claw feet. The openwork cover is decorated with floral sprays and auspicious emblems, with a similarly decorated round finial.
15 in. (38.2 cm.) high overall including wood stand
MING DYNASTY, 16TH-17TH CENTURY
The exterior of the censer is decorated with the 'three friends of winter', including pine, prunus and bamboo. The three tall legs are decorated with monster masks and lotus sprays, ending in claw feet. The openwork cover is decorated with floral sprays and auspicious emblems, with a similarly decorated round finial.
15 in. (38.2 cm.) high overall including wood stand
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