Sale 8020
London, South Kensington
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11 June 1998
Price realised
GBP 1,035
Estimate
A CHINESE PORCELAIN CENSER SIMULATING BRONZE OF ARCHAIC BRONZE DING FORM, SUPPORTED ON THREE MYTHICAL BEAST HEAD LEGS, THE BODY DECORATED IN LOW RELIEF WITH ARCHAIC MOTIFS, COVERED IN A DARK GREEN-BLACK GLAZE -- 6¾IN. (17CMS) DIAM, WOOD STAND, IMPRESSED SIX CHARACTER SEAL MARK 'XIYIN SHUWU ZHENCANG'. SEE COLOUR PLATE 101.
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