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CENSER BOWL WITH DRAGONS

Bronze. China, Qing-Dynasty (1644 a€“ 1912), approx. 18th cent. Unusually large circular bowl crafted after the archaic ding form, standing on three zoomorphic legs. Both dragons are meticulously scaled renditions, the bodies shaped as snakes with split tails at their ends. They form large arched handles that protrude upwards. Expressive heads with horns and vigorously flaming manes. On the vessela€?s bulged walls, an engraved design with clouds, bodies of water, pine trees and figures. Wise men, saints and guardian deities below. Rendered in eloquent script on the bottom side, a large six character mark Da Ming Xuande nian zhi a€“ a tribute to the pinnacle of bronze production during the Ming dynasty. HEIGHT 19,4 CM, DIAM. (ALONG THE DRAGON HEADS) 29,8 CM

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260

CHINESE MING DYNASTY GILT BRONZE BUDDHA

Chinese Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Buddha_x000D_ Dimension: 7 1/2 inches height by 5 inches width Condition Condition: very good, repair on leaf_x000D_

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259

CHINESE XUANDE STYLE BRONZE CENSOR, MARKED

Chinese, Ming Dynasty Xuande Period mark (1425-1435) but dating to a later period. A cast bronze footed censer of bulbous form with tapered neck having triangular handles to either side and round foot. Impressed six character Xuande imperial reign mark to underside. Condition Overall good condition. 6" in diameter from handle to handle. No dents, cracks, or repairs. Oxidation to interior, commensurate with age.

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257

ANTIQUE CHINESE GREEN JADE (FEI CUI JADE) SNUFF BOTTLE

Antique Chinese Green Jade (Fei cui jade) Snuff Bottle, Qing period. 3" H, 2 1/4" W Condition Good Condition

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256

ANTIQUE LARGE CHINESE INK STONE WITH DRAGON

Antique Large Chinese Ink Stone with Dragon and Phoenix, Qing period. 9" x 6" x 2" H. Marked on the back Condition Good Condition

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255

ANTIQUE VERY RARE CHINESE BRONZE CENSER, XUANDE MARK. 3

Antique Very Rare Chinese Bronze censer, Xuande mark. 3 1/2" H, 7 1/2" wide between handles Condition Good Condition

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253

A GOOD QUALITY 18TH/19TH CENTURY CHINESE DARK CELADON

A GOOD QUALITY 18TH/19TH CENTURY CHINESE DARK CELADON GREEN SHALLOW OVAL BOX & COVER, circa 1800, the cover well carved with a deer beneath overhanging pine and a stork in flight, the base with formal foliage, 2.6in x 2.25in at widest points & 1in high.

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252

CHINESE CARVED BLACK NEPHRITE JADE SNUFF BOTTLE

CHINESE CARVED BLACK NEPHRITE JADE SNUFF BOTTLE With carved dragon and clouds wrapping around the entire body. On a short foot. Circa 1880-1920. From the Marks Collection. H: 2 5/8 in.

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251

19TH C CHINESE ROCK CRYSTAL AMETHYST SNUFF BOTTLE

19th C Chinese Rock Crystal or light Amethyst Snuff Bottle well carved with the 3 Friends: Bamboo, Pine & Prunus. Crystal top; polished inside and outside. Good condition, small chip to edge of mouth. Height 3 1/4 inches

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