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THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN
A LARGE BRONZE 'HUNDRED BOYS' CENSER
LATE MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY
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A LARGE BRONZE 'HUNDRED BOYS' CENSER
LATE MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY
The censer is of square form supported by four standing boys below dragon-fish flanges to each corner. The sides are decorated with numerous boys engaged at various leisurely pursuits in exterior scenes. The top rim has twin upright loop handles with dragons between a later wood cover with a soapstone ruyi-form finial.
16 1/8 in. (41.1 cm.) high overall
LATE MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY
The censer is of square form supported by four standing boys below dragon-fish flanges to each corner. The sides are decorated with numerous boys engaged at various leisurely pursuits in exterior scenes. The top rim has twin upright loop handles with dragons between a later wood cover with a soapstone ruyi-form finial.
16 1/8 in. (41.1 cm.) high overall
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Please note that the provenance for this lot should read: Acquired in China in the 19th century by Daniel Beale (1759-1842).
Brought to you by
Cherrei Yuan Tian
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