A Ming gilt-copper compressed censer

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A Ming gilt-copper compressed censer
with mythical-head handles, decorated in relief with dragons, Buddhist lions and other mythical animals among breaking waves between borders of confronting phoenix and flowersprigs, on geometric grounds -- 6.in (17.2cm) wide, signed Hu Wenming, 16th/17th Century, (rubbing).
See Colour Plate 39.
Sale room notice
The illustrations for lots 323 and 321 on colour plate 42 have been transposed.

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