Ensemble de trois objets en bronze de style archaique Chine, Dynastie Qing, XIXE siècle

composé d'un vase tripode de forme jue à décor finement incisé de masques de taotie, d'un petit brûle parfum à décor similaire rehaussé d'incrustations dorés, avec un couvercle en bois sur un socle en bois et un petit brule-parfum en forme de canard, la tête levée, restes de dorure

The duck generally in good condition. Some traces of old gilt, a slight old to the rim. Some chips and cracks to the palm feet. The small censer generally in good condition. The Jue with the rim worn and chipped (the largest approx 3cm) and expected traces of oxydization in area, but no apparent repair.
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