17th Dec, 2021 12:30

The Asian Works of Art Auction

 
  Lot 1676
 

AN UNUSUAL CHINESE CARVED BONE CENSER

UNUSUAL CHINESE CARVED BONE CENSER,
twin-handled with loop suspensions, the lid with Fo Dog finial above taotie masks, the body decorated in low relief with dragons amongst clouds, raised on claw and ball feet, 26cm high

 

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Sold for £130
Estimated at £80 - £120


Condition Report

Chips to rear of smaller Fo Dog, rim with natural hairlines, one handle has been out and reglued, some further natural hairlines to legs, some small nicks and light general wear overall, split to base of censer, one of the scrolls beneath the handles has been split through and glued, additional images available

 
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