Lot 222: A CHINESE PIERCED WHITE-METAL SPHERICAL INCENSE BURNER.
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Of spherical form, the hinged body finely pierced and engraved throughout with dense floral and foliate decoration, interspersed with circular medallions enclosing stylised birds amongst foliage. The surface further decorated with scrolling bands, fitted with a suspension chain and hook.
Opening to reveal an ingenious gimbal mechanism, formed of concentric pivoting rings supporting a central hemispherical incense cup, designed to remain upright as the outer sphere moves.
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