A silver-inlaid bronze censer
Shisou mark Qing dynasty
Estimate $2,000 – $3,000
of compressed circular form, the sides inlaid with a frieze of linked pairs of stylised dragons between bands of ruyi heads encircling the base and mouth, the underside with silver-inlaid Shisou mark
20 cm diameter
- Lot Sold $2,000 (Hammer Price)
- $2,440 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Condition Report
The dark surface patina rubbed away unevenly around the widest part revealing the brassy surface beneath. Generally good condition
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