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A large bronze censer and cover in the form of a peach, late…
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Melbourne
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16-Jun-2015
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A large bronze censer and cover in the form of a peach, late Ming Dynasty, 16th/17th century, with attached sprigs, bats and smaller fruit, some acting as a base. 22 cm high, 33 cm wide. In Chinese tradition, peach means longevity and bats mean happiness. The combination of these two elements in this censer, expressed good wish of happiness and longevity. Another peach formed bronze censer with similar design and size, but has parcel-gilt decoration and faked Xuande reign mark was sold in Sotheby's Hong Kong, 08/10/2014, lot 3400. In addition, a bronze censer with similar design but in a form of a chayote was sold in Lempertz auction, Cologne, Germany, 06/12/2014, lot 390. Provenance: 1. George Adie collection; 2. R & V Tregaskis, 1980's
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Oriental: Bronze