Sale 3472
Hong Kong, HKCEC Grand Hall
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2 December 2015
Price realised
HKD 1,240,000
Estimate
A CLOISONNE ENAMEL ARCHAISTIC CENSER AND COVER, FANGDING QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795) The censer is raised on four dragon-shaped legs, decorated on each side with a taotie mask below a band of confronted chilong, separated by vertical flanges on four sides and corners. The mourh rim is set with a pair of upright loop handles. The domed cover is decorated with pierced foliage and angular chilong, surmounted by a gilt finial in the form of a Buddhist lion. 19 in. (48.2 cm.) high
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