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Polychrome Censer with
Openwork K'uei-dragon
Decor
K'ang-hsi period (A.D.
1662-1722)
Ch'ing Dynasty
Height: 24.6cm
Base diameter: 19.4cm
Depth of lower section:
7.0cm
Mouth diameter, lower
section: 23.4cm
This vessel comprises
three sections, and was
used for burning or
containing incense. The
upper two sections are
ornamented with k'uei-
dragon motifs in openwork
design. The colors are not
brilliant, but rather matt,
lending this piece a soft
elegance.