Lot 19
Lot 19
A MANDARIN DUCK-FORM CENSER

MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)

Price Realised USD 3,000
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USD 1,000 - USD 1,500
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A MANDARIN DUCK-FORM CENSER

MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)

Price Realised USD 3,000
Price Realised USD 3,000
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The censer is cast in two sections in the shape of a standing mandarin duck, the lower body as a vessel for burning incense, and the wings forming the cover with a few upturned feather tips with small openings for the release of smoke.
7 in. (17.8 cm.) long


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