9th May, 2024 10:00
Asian & Islamic Art
399
Bronze censer
Chinese, 18th/19th Century
in the form of a central rectangular casket with a pierced cover with dragons, clouds and dogs, flanked by two guardian figures, with a six-character mark to the base, 22cm long x 9cm wide x 12cm high approx 2956 gms
Sold for £12,000
Estimated at £400 - £700
Bronze censer
Chinese, 18th/19th Century
in the form of a central rectangular casket with a pierced cover with dragons, clouds and dogs, flanked by two guardian figures, with a six-character mark to the base, 22cm long x 9cm wide x 12cm high approx 2956 gms
With a loss to one of the figures and two small holes on one end. Further wear and possible old repairs.
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Auction: Asian & Islamic Art, 9th May, 2024
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Friday 3rd May 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 7th May 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 8th May 10am - 5pm
Thursday 9th May 9am - 10am
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