Two Famille Rose Censers

Description:

Two Famille Rose Censers, China, 19th century, rectangular, with a round opening at one end, with pierced openwork top and sides covered in turquoise glaze, one side of each box depicting erotic scenes in interiors and a garden, one bordered with gilt over blue scrolling patterns, the other with gilt geometric and floral patterns over orange and one side depicting a reticulated gilt dragon amongst orange clouds, lg. to 8 in.
Estimate $700-900

Minor enamel loss and surface scratches.


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