CHINESE IVORY CENSER,Republic Period. Carved with two cartouches enclosing two confronting dragons and the pearl of wisdom, alternating with bat above shou character, upright handles, the cover with fu lion finial above a band of lotus head and scrolling foliate decoration - 7 in. high. Estimate $1,000-1,500
PROVENANCE: Collection of Lydia Elliott, College Park, MD. Acquired at C.G. Sloan Co., March 22, 1969
