Copper Alloy Tripod Censer with Gilt Speckles, China, compressed globular with waisted neck, with two dragon head loop handles, on three lion-head-shape feet, decorated with a band of incised ruyi design, mottled with gilt speckles, two-character mark on base, ht. 4 3/8, dia. 10 3/8 in.
Estimate $2,000-3,000

minor casting flaws, tarnishing to gilt speckles, surface dirt.


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