Lot 219
  • 219

Brûle-parfum archaïsant en stéatite, gui Dynastie Ming

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • soapstone
la panse globulaire aplatie sculptée en relief de dragons sinueux parmi des nuages stylisés, les anses émergeant de têtes d'animaux fabuleux, marque à deux caractères incisée à la base

Condition

The left handle has been broken and re-stuck as visible on the catalogue illustration ; three chips to the footrim and expected light wear and scratches to the inside.
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