Sale 3472
Hong Kong, HKCEC Grand Hall
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2 December 2015
Price realised
HKD 175,000
Estimate
A BRONZE 'BOY ON BUFFALO' CENSER QING DYNASTY, 17TH-18TH CENTURY The censer is cast in two sections as a boy seated on top of a water buffalo. The buffalo is shown with its head turned back, its hollowed body forming the censer, the rider forming the cover with both hands raised, possibly holding an instrument, and a double-gourd hanging on his back. 9 1/2 in. (24.2 cm.) wide, box
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