The censer is cast to the exterior with two large taotie masks centred on a flange reserved on a leiwen band, a further leiwen band with kui-dragons surrounds the foot rim. Each side of the body is cast with two beast-head handles. The centre of interior is cast with two characters in seal script.
6⅞ in. (17.5 cm) across the handles.

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The lots were acquired in Beijing in the 1950s, when the collector served as an official at a Nordic Embassy. Following the trend of many Western diplomats stationed in Beijing at the time, he started to collect Chinese works of art to furnish his family home. The pieces were acquired from local dealers and shops and special attention was paid to beauty and elegance, which are a true testament to the collector’s discerning eye and taste.