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Reticulated Zitan Censers - Rare Pair browse these categories for related items... All Items: Archives:Regional Art:Asian:Chinese: Pre 1900: item # 52588
Ichiban Japanese & Oriental Antiques Post Office Box 395 Marion, CT 06444-0395 203.272.7392 Guest Book SOLD |
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| This pair of superb reticulated zitan censers measure 4 1/2" high x 3 3/4" diameter. These would most likely have been carved as table items for a scholars desk. The top is one piece and the bottom half and the base are carved as a unitary piece. As you will see from the photos, they are carved all over with great archaic dragons intertwined. Both are in excellent condition - there is one very tiny hairline crack in one of the intertwined vines - but it is extremely hard to find. When I purchased these from a top quality Asian Antiques dealer on the West Coast, they were represented to me as dating from the early 19th century.I have no reason to doubt that dating as they are extraordinarily well carved and have a fine mellow patina. I am asking $2,400 for the pair - and feel that is a bargain at that as I have never come across their likes before - nor am I likely to do so. | ||||||||||||
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