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17/18TH CENTURY
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A CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL CENSER MODELLED AS A MYTHICAL BEAST
17/18TH CENTURY
The fan-tailed collared beast is of oval form and rests on two enamelled front feet with a gilt support terminating in a dragon head to the rear, its mouth is cast slightly open to reveal its tongue, its wings comprise enamel and gilt shaped panels in open work depicting scaly confronting dragons writhing about the flaming pearl amidst cloud scrolls, the body is decorated with a repeating hexagonal design.
10 7/8 in. (27.7 cm.) long
17/18TH CENTURY
The fan-tailed collared beast is of oval form and rests on two enamelled front feet with a gilt support terminating in a dragon head to the rear, its mouth is cast slightly open to reveal its tongue, its wings comprise enamel and gilt shaped panels in open work depicting scaly confronting dragons writhing about the flaming pearl amidst cloud scrolls, the body is decorated with a repeating hexagonal design.
10 7/8 in. (27.7 cm.) long
Provenance
From the collection of Sir William Seeds KCMG (1882-1973).
Formerly in the Collection of Sir Trevor Lawrence, 2nd Baronet, KCVO MRCS (1831-1913).
Formerly in the Collection of Sir Trevor Lawrence, 2nd Baronet, KCVO MRCS (1831-1913).
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