Chinese Blanc de Chine Ding Censer, 18th Century
A Chinese blanc de chine ding censer dating from the 18th century. The round tripod censer has a pair of vertical handles. It has an incised Greek key band with geometric beast heads.
Dimensions are: 5 1/4 inches tall X 3 1/2 inches wide, 13.3 cm X 8.9 cm. All measurements are approximate.
Condition: Two of the legs have been repaired. There is a large iron pit to the body.
Provenance: From the estate of Lim Kee Chin, who was Singapore's trade commissioner to Hong Kong in the 1960s. Mr. Lim acquired these items while he was in Hong Kong.
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A Chinese blanc de chine ding censer dating from the 18th century. The round tripod censer has a pair of vertical handles. It has an incised Greek key band with geometric beast heads.
Dimensions are: 5 1/4 inches tall X 3 1/2 inches wide, 13.3 cm X 8.9 cm. All measurements are approximate.
Condition: Two of the legs have been repaired. There is a large iron pit to the body.
Provenance: From the estate of Lim Kee Chin, who was Singapore's trade commissioner to Hong Kong in the 1960s. Mr. Lim acquired these items while he was in Hong Kong.
High resolution photos can be found here.