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A Chinese bronze rectangular censer
with pierced domed cover surmounted by Buddhistic lion family group finial, twin arched dragon handles, cast in high relief with various mythical beasts gambolling amongst scrolling waves, the legs surmounted by ferocious beast masks, terminating in claw feet -- 9in. (24.1cm) wide, Xuande six character mark to base, 19th Century, carved hardwood stand.
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with pierced domed cover surmounted by Buddhistic lion family group finial, twin arched dragon handles, cast in high relief with various mythical beasts gambolling amongst scrolling waves, the legs surmounted by ferocious beast masks, terminating in claw feet -- 9in. (24.1cm) wide, Xuande six character mark to base, 19th Century, carved hardwood stand.
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