Lot 358: A Chinese Bronze Tortoise-Form Censer with Gold and...
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A Chinese Bronze Tortoise-Form Censer with Gold and Silver Inlay.
Cast in the form of a tortoise with a detachable shell lid, this Chinese bronze censer is intricately adorned with fine gold and silver inlay. The shell and limbs are enriched with geometric and scale-like motifs in alternating gold and silver hues.
H: Approximately 5cm
L: Approximately 8.8cm
Provenance: Private collection from a British gentleman.
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