A Chinese gilt-bronze censer and cover

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A Chinese gilt-bronze censer and cover
in the form of a kylin standing on a coiled snake, the horned mythical animal with snarling expression above scrolling motifs to the legs -- 13.in (33.5cm) high, 17th Century, (minor gilt rubbing).
See Colour Plate 37.

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