Chinese Ming Dynasty Small Bronze Censer of Qilin
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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Metalwork: Pre 1700: Item # 1412364
Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Metalwork: Pre 1700: Item # 1412364
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5757 Horton Street
Emeryville, CA 94608
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5757 Horton Street
Emeryville, CA 94608
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$1,600.00
Antique Chinese small bronze censer in the form of a recumbent qilin. Possible used as a brush rest or for burning incense. Open on the bottom, the incense smoke would have come up through the qilin's open mouth. Subtle details include incised scales and a single horn.
17th Century: Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644)
Dimensions: 3" high x 3 1/4" long
17th Century: Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644)
Dimensions: 3" high x 3 1/4" long
