Lot 356 , A Chinese bronze model of an immortal and dragon and a tripod censer, 18th century and later and a Greek bronze model of a shoe

A Chinese bronze model of an immortal and dragon and a tripod censer, 18th century and later and a Greek bronze model of a shoe
Estimate £200-250

Shoe - 12cm length, 8cm height.
Tripod censer 6.5cm height, diameter 6.5cm
Immortal - 15cm width, length 17cm, height 10cm

Censer structurally sound, some rubbing to gilding. Censer weight 283 grams approx.
Figural group is missing a figure, maybe a deer, broken away from the central bridge, small splits running from base, some minor separation from the base to one side and various chips and dents and damage to the mounds.
Shoe model is sound, even verdigris throughout. Loose cover.



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Sold for £1,300