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PROPERTY FROM A GERMAN FAMILY COLLECTION
A CLOISONNE ENAMEL CENSER, GUI
MING DYNASTY, 16TH CENTURY
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A CLOISONNE ENAMEL CENSER, GUI
MING DYNASTY, 16TH CENTURY
The compressed globular body is decorated in vivid enamels with a central band with cranes soaring amidst wispy ruyi-form clouds, all between undulating floral bands, and flanked by twin loop handles emerging from elaborate gilt-bronze dragon masks.
8 1/2 in. (22 cm.) across handles
MING DYNASTY, 16TH CENTURY
The compressed globular body is decorated in vivid enamels with a central band with cranes soaring amidst wispy ruyi-form clouds, all between undulating floral bands, and flanked by twin loop handles emerging from elaborate gilt-bronze dragon masks.
8 1/2 in. (22 cm.) across handles
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