Sale 14 Lot 901  

A CHINESE CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL CENSOR AND COVER, Ming dynasty. In two sections, raised on three elephant head-form feet supporting a circular body with flower-head and scrolling foliage on turquoise ground below a flower-form platform supporting a pierced section with gilt stylized confronting dragons within two bands of cloisonné scrolling motifs, the domed cover with an openwork gilt decoration depicting confronting dragons alternating with taotie masks - 10 3/4 in. high, 11 in. diameter.
Estimate $7,000-9,000

PROVENANCE: Property form the collection of Joan and Frances Chew, California.

Sold for $8,000

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