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The mark may be translated as 'the treasure of ancient generations'
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CAST SHIGU ZHI BAO SEAL MARK, 18TH CENTURY
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AN UNUSUAL BRONZE 'PRUNUS' CENSER
Cast shigu zhi bao seal mark, 18th Century
Of slightly compressed spherical shape raised on three openwork prunus branch legs, the shoulder applied with similar branch handles, one side cast with medium-relief lotus seed pods, the other a ruyi sceptre, the bronze with a pale slightly polished olive patina, small leg chip
5 in. (12.7 cm.) wide
Cast shigu zhi bao seal mark, 18th Century
Of slightly compressed spherical shape raised on three openwork prunus branch legs, the shoulder applied with similar branch handles, one side cast with medium-relief lotus seed pods, the other a ruyi sceptre, the bronze with a pale slightly polished olive patina, small leg chip
5 in. (12.7 cm.) wide
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis