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A CHINESE BRONZE DAOIST TRIPOD INCENSE BURNER AND COVER
QING DYNASTY OR LATER
With an ovoid body decorated with a row of characters and star constellations to the shoulder, a band of taotie masks to the neck, and with two phoenix head handles with rings to the sides. The base with a bagua mark, all supported on three tall legs, the cover with reticulated trigrams and surmounted by a qilin, together with a wood stand, 32cm, 7.5kg. (3)