Lot 268 , A Chinese bronze duck censer and cover, late Ming dynasty, H.28cm

A Chinese bronze 'duck' censer and cover, late Ming dynasty, the duck with it's head turned backward, standing upon a four legged stand, H.28cm
Estimate £600-800

cf. A similar censer and cover sold by Christie's South Kensington 9th November 2011 Lot 846.

Typical small casting imperfections and pitting to the censer. There is some black encrustation to the head, neck, back and underside of the figure, otherwise in reasonable condition.


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