清十八/十九世紀 銅寶鴨形蓋爐

modelled standing on its webbed feet, the curved neck supporting its slightly tilted head, detailed with large round eyes and a long opened beak, the pierced cover forming the wings with neat plumage

A break to the heel of the right foot, slightly loose. Otherwise in good general condition. Small nicks to the edges. The bronze patinated to a dark chocolate tone.
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