A Chinese gilt-bronze 'Phoenix' censer, 17th century, Ming dynasty, chased around the body phoenixes in flight amidst peony foliage against a punched ground, flanked by a pair of mythical beast-head loop handles, 12cm diameter Provenance: The Property of an English Gentleman 明17世纪 铜鎏金凤鸟纹双耳炉 拍品来源：英国绅士收藏 Condition Report: Extensive wear to the gilding and the rim with one crack. The body with old dents. The lower end of one handle getting off from the body Condition Report Disclaimer