Ming Red Dehua Censer
An almost identical bronze censer
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A fine Ming Dehua bombe censer of classic form covered in a
translucent persimmon red glaze which simulates the appearance of patinated
bronze. This type is often referred to as red Dehua ware. The
compressed bulbous body sits atop a splayed foot, rising to a slightly everted flat rim
with opposing male lion-headed handles mounted on the shoulder. The footrim is
covered in glaze except for the three spur marks where the censer sat on supports
in the kiln. Late Ming dynasty. |
Bronze censer with lion mask handles
