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Asian Art Auction

December 04, 2017

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LOT 167

Lot 167

A Fahua Censer with a Jade Inlaid Wooden Cover, Ming Dynasty

A Fahua Censer with a Jade Inlaid Wooden Cover, Ming Dynasty
Lot 167 Details
A Fahua Censer with a Jade Inlaid Wooden Cover, Ming Dynasty

With a pair of fish-form beast handles emerging from the short body and supported on three cabriole legs ending in monster head feet, together with a wood cover carved in openwork with three ruyi openings and topped by a white jade finial rendered as a carp and lotus
height 10.2 in — 26 cm

Estimate $1,000-$1,500

Realised: $1,560
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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