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17TH CENTURY
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A RARE WUCAI SQUARE CENSER
17TH CENTURY
The square body is decorated on each side in vibrant tones of green, red and blue enamels with immortals, each holding his attributes. The body is supported on a high shouldered base of conforming form, pierced on each side with three quatrefoil apertures, surrounded by delicate flower scroll, and raised on four outcurved feet. An apocryphal Chenghua mark in iron red is inscribed on the mouth rim.
4 ½ in. (11.4 cm.) wide, gilt-metal cover, mixed-metal cover, Japanese wood box
17TH CENTURY
The square body is decorated on each side in vibrant tones of green, red and blue enamels with immortals, each holding his attributes. The body is supported on a high shouldered base of conforming form, pierced on each side with three quatrefoil apertures, surrounded by delicate flower scroll, and raised on four outcurved feet. An apocryphal Chenghua mark in iron red is inscribed on the mouth rim.
4 ½ in. (11.4 cm.) wide, gilt-metal cover, mixed-metal cover, Japanese wood box