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June 18, 2010

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LOT 47

Lot 47

A Fine Pair of Bronze Kirin Censers, Koro, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century

A Fine Pair of Bronze Kirin Censers, Koro, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Lot 47 Details
A Fine Pair of Bronze Kirin Censers, Koro, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century

Each a mirror-image of the other and raised on four slender legs emanating from monster masks, the squat body with wide funnel neck entwined with a three-clawed dragon, the shoulder with inverted ‘U’ handles, all on a dense geometric ground, the pierced cover with a finely cast kirin holding a pearl with long flowing tassels
height 18.3" — 46.5 cm.

Estimate $3,000-$4,000

Realised: $3,120
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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A Fine Pair of Bronze Kirin Censers, Koro, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
  • A Fine Pair of Bronze Kirin Censers, Koro, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Provenance:

Private Westmount Collection, Quebec

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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