Chinese iron-rust glazed censer, Qianlong period. Photo Freeman's

The compressed globular form censer with short waisted and lipped rim and a circular footring; the exterior covered with a metallic reddish brown glaze imitating bronze, the glaze continuing over the mouth rim and footring, leaving part interior and base unglazed. H: 3 3/4 inches D: 7 1/4 inches. Estimate $20,000-30,000

PROVENANCE: Previously from the collection of Geraldine Rockefeller Dodge at Madison NJ; sold as Lot 296 Sotheby's Parke Bernet in October 1975.

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