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Lot 2990

SILVER ‘DRAGON’TRIPOD INCENSE BURNER
清 龍形提籃香熏
Qing Dynasty period.
Of compressed form, the silver censer stands on three short legs, the
body depicts hundred different variations of the Shou character, with
auspicious symbols and clouds beneath a large dragon shaped handle
on the shoulder, towering over the pierced lid, bottom bears six character
XUANDE mark.
Height: 5 1/2 in (14.0 cm)
Diameter: 4 1/2 in (11.4 cm)

$600 - $800

Lot 2991

GILT BRONZE TRIPOD WINE CUP
銅鎏金瑞獸紋三足杯
Stands on three beast mask legs, the elongated wine cup with beautiful
mythical animal patterns on the body, amidst flowers and vines patterns,
with a dragon mask handle on the back, gilt overall.
Height: 3 1/4 in (8.3 cm)
Length: 5 1/2 in (14.0 cm)
Width: 2 1/2 in (6.3 cm)

$1,200 - $1,500

Lot 2992

TIBETAN PARCEL GILT SILVER RITUAL POT
十九世紀 西藏貼金銀質壺
19th century.
Of baluster form, the pot’s spout with a monster head, handle with dragon
and lotus design throughout, parcel gilt on the exterior.
Height: 7 in (17.8 cm)
Length: 9 in (22.9 cm)

$1,500 - $2,500

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