Lot Essay
For a pair of similar examples sold in our Hong Kong rooms, see Christie's, May 1-3, 1994, lot 547
PROPERTY FROM A WEST COAST COLLECTION
A GOLD-SPLASHED BRONZE DUCK-FORM CENSER AND COVER
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A GOLD-SPLASHED BRONZE DUCK-FORM CENSER AND COVER
17TH/18TH CENTURY
Of naturalistic plump shape with legs tucked under the body, the small wing feathers rising towards the tall, fan-shaped tail pierced behind with a cash symbol, the duck's head held high and turned to the right as it holds a lotus spray in its beak which trails over its back to form a separately cast, pierced cover
10¾in. (27.5cm.) long
17TH/18TH CENTURY
Of naturalistic plump shape with legs tucked under the body, the small wing feathers rising towards the tall, fan-shaped tail pierced behind with a cash symbol, the duck's head held high and turned to the right as it holds a lotus spray in its beak which trails over its back to form a separately cast, pierced cover
10¾in. (27.5cm.) long