Silver-inlaid Bronze Censer

Description:

Silver-inlaid Bronze Censer, China, 19th century, Shih-So-style, the compressed ovoid body raised on tripod columnar feet, finely inlaid with taotie masks to each side, flanked by lion mask lugs, the domed wood cover carved with openwork and with inlaid design, agate finial, "Shih-So" to the bottom, ht. 6 1/2 in.
Estimate $200-300

in good condition

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