Asian Art - 12th November 2008

Lot 1001

A Chinese bronze censer

Estimate £300 - £500 | Hammer £1700

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Description

A Chinese bronze censer, made for the Islamic market, carved with three panels of Arabic calligraphy divided by stylized lotus, all raised on three feet, four character mark to the base, 17th century, 11cm. Provevance: By repute, the 1st Baron Amherst of Hackney, Didlington Hall.