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(US$40,000-50,000)
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A LATE MING CLOISONNE ENAMEL CENSER AND STAND, GUI
WANLI
The archaistic vessel decorated around the rounded sides with four winged dragons picked out in white, blue and yellow amid scrolling clouds, framed by ornametal borders, the gilt bronze monster masks issuing ring handles, the stepped foot supported in a square stand embellished with lotus scrolls, characteristic pitting to enamels (minor enamel losses)
9 in. (23 cm.) high, wood cover
WANLI
The archaistic vessel decorated around the rounded sides with four winged dragons picked out in white, blue and yellow amid scrolling clouds, framed by ornametal borders, the gilt bronze monster masks issuing ring handles, the stepped foot supported in a square stand embellished with lotus scrolls, characteristic pitting to enamels (minor enamel losses)
9 in. (23 cm.) high, wood cover