Lot Essay
The inscription reading wan sui wan wan sui may be translated as 'ten thousand years old', conveying the wish for longevity.
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LATE MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY
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A RARE INSCRIBED DOUCAI 'DRAGON' TRIPOD CENSER
LATE MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY
The exterior of the globular censer is decorated with a pair of dragons amidst clouds and flames, separated by the flaming pearl and a banner on a lotus stand displaying with the characters wan sui wan wan sui.
8¾ in. (22.3 cm.) diam.
LATE MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY
The exterior of the globular censer is decorated with a pair of dragons amidst clouds and flames, separated by the flaming pearl and a banner on a lotus stand displaying with the characters wan sui wan wan sui.
8¾ in. (22.3 cm.) diam.
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