A Ming gilt-copper censer , LATE 16TH/EARLY 17TH CENTURY | Christie's

Sale 2501

ASIAN CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART

Amsterdam

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8 May 2001

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Lot 487

A Ming gilt-copper censer

LATE 16TH/EARLY 17TH CENTURY

Price realised

NLG 7,050

Estimate

NLG 6,000 - NLG 8,000

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A Ming gilt-copper censer
Late 16th/early 17th Century
The compressed globular sides below the flaring rim decorated in gilded high relief with auspicious symbols interspersed within a meander of stylised lotus and foliage, reserved on a ring-punched ground, the sides applied with stylised dragon-mask handles, the base with a gilded chrysanthemum, minor old damage
13.5 cm. across handles

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