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CHINA

QING DYNASTY, 18th CENTURY

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QING DYNASTY, 18th CENTURY

A small, lidded incense burner in partially gilded bronze, with a lobed body, decorated with a low-relief design of animals, birds and flowers within cartouches; the handles, shaped like animal heads, support movable rings; the lid is openwork with a design of flowers and foliage, surmounted by a Buddhist lion.

H. 9.8 cm
W. 12 cm

Expert: Philippe Delalande Expertise – Qinghua Yin

A Parisian collection, acquired during the 1920s and 1930s (on the basis of its reputation).