A Chinese bronze 'elephant' tripod censer and cover, Ming
L.: 31 cm - H.: 32 cm …

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A Chinese bronze 'elephant' tripod censer and cover, Ming L.: 31 cm - H.: 32 cm (incl. cover) Weight: 5210 grams Provenance: An important Belgian private collection.

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A Chinese bronze 'elephant' tripod censer and cover, Ming L.: 31 cm - H.: 32 cm (incl. cover) Weight: 5210 grams Provenance: An important Belgian private collection.

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