Lot Essay
For a brief biography on the Hon. Mrs. Nellie Ionides please see p.155
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CAST XUANDE SIX-CHARACTER MARK, 17 18TH CENTURY
Details
A GILT-SPLASHED BRONZE 'QILIN' CENSER AND COVER
Cast Xuande six-character mark, 17 18th Century
Modelled striding forward, its head turned sharply to the left and with a fierce expression and open jaws, stylised flame scrolls in relief issuing from his quarters, the hinged cover with a small ruyi-shaped aperture, decorated all over with irregular gilt splashes, hinge-pin lacking
11 in. (28 cm.) wide
Cast Xuande six-character mark, 17 18th Century
Modelled striding forward, its head turned sharply to the left and with a fierce expression and open jaws, stylised flame scrolls in relief issuing from his quarters, the hinged cover with a small ruyi-shaped aperture, decorated all over with irregular gilt splashes, hinge-pin lacking
11 in. (28 cm.) wide
Provenance
The Hon. Mrs. Nellie Ionides
Special notice
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