A fine Chinese bronze 'qilin' censer and cover, Ming

L.: 25 cm - H.: 17,5 cm 

Weight: 2330 grams

Provenance: An important Belgian private collection.

Ref.: Christie's, London, June 15, 1999, lot 109, for a similar example. (sold £ 2.875) (link)
Ref.: Christie's, New York, June 15, 1999, lot 77, for a similar example. (sold $ 74.000) (link)

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Condition: (UV-checked)
- Generally in very good condition, with a horizontal casting line and a related casting hole on the chest of the qilin.

品相報告：（已用紫外線光檢查）
- 整体品相非常良好，麒麟胸部有一处横向铸造缺陷和一个相关联的铸造洞孔。

Hamerprijs incl. commissie: € 1.430