Pair of Bronze Incense Burners

Cast in the form of ducks standing on lotus pads, the gilded wings form the covers. Period: Late Ming. Height: 26 and 24 cm.

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Provenance: Ambassador Richard Meyer-von Achenbach (1883‑1956), thence by descent.

Ambassador Richard Meyer-von Achenbach (1883-1956) was stationed at the German Embassy in Peking 1911-1914. Acquired at this time, thence by descent to the present owner.