Lot 173 , A large Chinese bronze and parcel gilt ‘peach’ censer and cover, Li, 17th/18th century

A large Chinese bronze and parcel gilt ‘peach’ censer and cover, Li, 17th/18th century cast in the form of three peaches with peach branch shaped handles and bearing small peaches, picked out in gilt, the domed cover pierced with scrolling leaves and surmounted by a peach shaped finial, picked out in gilt, 21cm wide, 21.5cm high, dent to one peach,
£2,000-3,000

Condition:
Typical minor casting imperfections. There is wear to the gilding and occasional scuffs and minor scratches to the patination consistent with age and use. One of the peaches has a curved dent to it measuring 25 mm across, otherwise in good condition. Weight - 2925g

Sold for £3,600