"Pair of Chinese Bronze covered censers 20th century Of ovoid form, the covers surmounted by kyline leading to two applied animal form handles, the ovoid body worked to show flowers and song birds over a circular base. H: 13 in. Estimate $100-150 "
Lot ID:795A
Auction House：Freemansauction
Country:America
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