IMPRESSIVE INLAID BRONZE COVERED CENSER AND STAND, LATE QIN...

Hammer

£650

IMPRESSIVE INLAID BRONZE COVERED CENSER AND STAND,
LATE QING DYNASTY
the globular sides inlaid with warriors on horse back flanked by a pair of Buddhist-lion handles, the pierced cover with further inlaid decoration and surmounted by a lion finial, raised on three lion feet and a triform base
51cm high

PROVENANCE: From a Private Hampshire Collection.

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Good overall appearance. No signs of any old breaks or repairs. Both lion handles are slightly loose. Lion finial has a new bolt fixing. Some old minor dings and scratches. The stand with a small patched repair to the top surface. Otherwise OK. Again, with signs of age and wear