Sale 5093
London, South Kensington
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29 March 2007
Price realised
GBP 480
Estimate
A Chinese bronze tripod censer, ding, 17th/18th century with twin upright handles, decorated to the body with large archaic characters separated by three flanges on a minute leaf motif ground, raised on three tall supports -- 7¾in. (19.7cm.) high.
Provenance
Ex. Peter Cochrane Collection. JPC label to base.
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