A CHINESE GOLD SPLASHED BRONZE 'BEAST' CENSER
Chinese. The mythical beast cast standing four-square with the hollow globular body forming the censer, the detachable cover modelled as a head surmounted by horns, its mouth agape exposing fangs, bulging eyes, furry brows and a curly mane, the base inscribed with four character mark. Qing Dynasty period.
Height: 2 3/4 in (6.8 cm) Length: 3 2/8 in (8.0 cm) Width: 2 5/8 in (6.5 cm) Weight: 578.0g
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Chinese. The mythical beast cast standing four-square with the hollow globular body forming the censer, the detachable cover modelled as a head surmounted by horns, its mouth agape exposing fangs, bulging eyes, furry brows and a curly mane, the base inscribed with four character mark. Qing Dynasty period.
Height: 2 3/4 in (6.8 cm) Length: 3 2/8 in (8.0 cm) Width: 2 5/8 in (6.5 cm) Weight: 578.0g