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Lot 1185
A Lao Tian Li Zhi Republic Period Chinese Cloisonne Censer
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Early 20th century, signed Lao Tian Li Zhi to rim of cover, blue ground cloisonne decorated with colorful enamel of scrolling vines, peonies, and key motif, incense burner with two curved handles to body, resting on three legs emerging from bronze lion heads, cover has reticulated bronze cloud decoration and ruyi shaped enameled cloisonne panels topped with a bronze foo lion finial, with a carved wooden stand.

9.25 in.

White residue to some of bronze areas; pushes to bronze of interior cover rim; both handles are slightly loose; a small area to key motif on rim with rubbing and black coloring; interior shows use and wear.

$1,000 - 1,500