IMPRESSIVE CHINESE CLOISONNE ENAMEL CENSER
19th Century
Ovoid body with large upswept handles and metal demon's-mask legs ending in cloisonn? feet. Domed cover with a large oblong knop and a pierced metal band in a coordinating design. Allover lotus and vine decoration, the cover with bat and flower cartouches.
Height 29". Width 22". Weighs approximately 16 pounds.

Provenance:
Boston Antique Company, Boston, March 5, 2011, with original sales receipt.
The Estate of Dr. William E. Strole, Jr. of Boston.

Legs and handles possibly reattached at some time, but no other obvious damages.

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