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A Bronze 'Elephant' Censer and Cover, Qianlong Period

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Chinese Bronze Covered Censer: China, Ming Period, bronze censer with cover, in an oval shape, decorated with auspicious motifs in relief, with two mythical beast handles, with a carved ivory knob at the top. Diameter 10 in., Heigh
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A Bronze 'Elephant' Censer and Cover, Qianlong Period
A Bronze 'Elephant' Censer and Cover, Qianlong Period
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A Bronze 'Elephant' Censer and Cover The legs and handles issuing from the inverted bell-form body cast as the heads of caparisoned elephants, the openwork domed cover is decorated with lotus blooms borne on leafy tendrils surrounding the recumbent elephant-form finial depicted carrying a bowl filled with precious objects on its back. Qianlong Period Height: 14 3/4 inches (37.5 cm) [Overall wear, detached finial, extensive losses to the gemstone inlay, possible losses to the rim of the cover]
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A Bronze 'Elephant' Censer and Cover, Qianlong Period

Estimate $3,000 - $5,000
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Starting Price $1,500
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