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December 05, 2011

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LOT 275

Lot 275

Rare Bronze Ritual Censer Cover, Fu, Qianlong Mark, 18th Century

Rare Bronze Ritual Censer Cover, Fu, Qianlong Mark, 18th Century
Lot 275 Details
Rare Bronze Ritual Censer Cover, Fu, Qianlong Mark, 18th Century

With superb relief casting of wave designs on the cover flanges and relief of archaistic facing dragons creating taotie masks on the sides and small rounded handles
3.5" x 10.4" x 8.3" — 9 x 26.5 x 21 cm.
interior cast with six-character Qianlong mark

Estimate $3,000-$5,000

Realised: $2,400
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Rare Bronze Ritual Censer Cover, Fu, Qianlong Mark, 18th Century
  • Rare Bronze Ritual Censer Cover, Fu, Qianlong Mark, 18th Century
Provenance:

Lots 270 to 280: A Private Toronto Collection of Chinese Bronzes

Note:

Compare with its porcelain version in Christies South Kensington, May 13 2011, Lot 1224. Although the porcelain versions in the ritual colours are fairly common, bronze versions of this vessel are rarely seen outside of museum collections.

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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