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FS33: Two Day Fine Art Sale

A Chinese Bronze Censer

Auction Lot FS33/851

A Chinese bronze censer of compressed plain circular form, with loop carrying handles to the sides, on a circular foot, bears six-character Xuande mark, 16cm wide.
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A Chinese Bronze Censer (FS33/851) offered in our Two Day Fine Art Sale starting on 24th January 2017 at our salerooms in Exeter, Devon.

Lot Description

A Chinese bronze censer of compressed plain circular form, with loop carrying handles to the sides, on a circular foot, bears six-character Xuande mark, 16cm wide.

Price Realised

£10,500

VAT

VAT on Buyer's Premium

Department

Works of Art & Clocks

Fine Art Category

Chinese Metal Wares

Sale Information

FS33: Two Day Fine Art Sale
Tuesday, 24th January 2017
Wednesday, 25th January 2017

Okehampton Street, Exeter

This lot will be sold after 12:30pm on Wednesday, 25th January 2017 as part of the Works of Art and Clocks section of the sale.

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Okehampton Street, Exeter

Telephone: +44 (01392) 413100

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A Chinese Bronze Censer

Auction Lot: FS33/851

A Chinese bronze censer of compressed plain circular form, with loop carrying handles to the sides, on a circular foot, bears six-character Xuande mark, 16cm wide.

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