This bronze censer in the archaic style, 7in (18c) high, has a Qianlong (1736-95) mark and is of the period.
It has an estimate of £10,000-15,000 at Sworders’ Asian Art sale in Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex, on May 13.
Archaic bronze censer in Essex
Vessels of archaistic form were popular with the Qing who wished to emulate the perceived virtues of antiquity.
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