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Thu, Aug 18, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 4

Chinese Cinnabar Lacquer Censer

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

Qing dynasty, form based on an archaic bronze gui, carved in high relief, surmounted by a nephrite jade finial, the interior lacquered and fitted with a removable gilt metal liner, 5-7/8 x 6-7/8 in.

Note: For a similar example, please see Sotheby's Sale Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art / Lot 3153, 2011: https://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2011/chinese-ceramics-works-of-art-hk0358/lot.3153.html

Provenance: Collection of Keith Jennings, North Carolina

Condition

chips and cracks to base, lid, and rim, wear to metal liner and lacquered interior, finial has been reglued to lid

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