A Chinese bronze dragonfish form censer, Ming

H.: 20,5 cm - W.: 8,5 cm

Weight: 797 grams

Ref.: Christie's, Hong Kong, April 4, 2017, lot 63, for a similar example. (sold HKD 175.000) (link)

Condition: (UV-checked)
- The censer generally in very good condition, with normal minor superficial wear and very nice patination.
- A tiny drilled hole on the right eye.
- A casting flaw to the chin on the right side.
- A small superficial chip to the fin and fishtail.
- A small touch-up in the middle of the body.

品相報告：（已用紫外線光檢查）
- 香爐整體狀況非常良好，正常磨損，包漿渾厚。
- 魚右眼一個小的鑽孔。
- 魚下顎右側一個鑄造開裂。
- 魚鰭和魚尾幾處小飛皮。
- 魚身中間一個小的修補痕跡。