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WANLI SIX-CHARACTER MARK WITHIN A DOUBLE RECTANGLE AND OF THE PERIOD (1573-1619)
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A RARE BLUE AND WHITE RECTANGULAR CENSER
WANLI SIX-CHARACTER MARK WITHIN A DOUBLE RECTANGLE AND OF THE PERIOD (1573-1619)
The small rectangular censer is decorated on the shoulder of each long side with a pair of dragons confronted on a flaming pearl, and molded on the narrow sides with a pair of animal-head handles flanked by cloud scrolls. It is raised on four shaped legs imitating 'horse-hoof' furniture legs decorated with further pairs of confronted dragons, and the rim is decorated with a scroll border.
4 ¾ in. (14.5 cm.) long, pierced silver cover, Japanese wood box, brocade pouches
WANLI SIX-CHARACTER MARK WITHIN A DOUBLE RECTANGLE AND OF THE PERIOD (1573-1619)
The small rectangular censer is decorated on the shoulder of each long side with a pair of dragons confronted on a flaming pearl, and molded on the narrow sides with a pair of animal-head handles flanked by cloud scrolls. It is raised on four shaped legs imitating 'horse-hoof' furniture legs decorated with further pairs of confronted dragons, and the rim is decorated with a scroll border.
4 ¾ in. (14.5 cm.) long, pierced silver cover, Japanese wood box, brocade pouches