Details
The censer is cast to the exterior with a vertical ribbed band between mythical beasts in reserve above two leiwen bands and vertical flanges. Both sides of the body is cast with two c-shaped dragon-head handles.
8 in. (20.4 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.

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