A SILVER-INLAID BRONZE TRIPOD CENSER QING DYNASTY, 18th / 19TH CENTURY

the compressed globular form supported on three cabriole legs, the mid-section inlaid with silver wire with wan pattern interspersed with foliate reserves and a border encircling the narrow recessed waist below the lipped rim, set to either side with upright handles, the base centered with a two-character Shi Sou mark

Collection of Kenneth Shores (1928-2014), Portland, Oregon.

In overall good condition, with an original patch to the underside of the vessel. There are other casting flaws including a minute pin-prick loss to the underside of the vessel and a minor loss to the underside of a foot. Also with minor dents, pitting, tarnish and wear to the silver inlay, and minor surface abrasions.
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