Silver Tripod Censer and CoverSilver Tripod Censer and CoverChina, Republic period, compressed globular form, with two strap handles to mouth rim, the belly with two beast mask knobs with a loose ring, decorated with chased patterned bands and friezes, the domed cover with shaped openings, topped with shishi finial, mark reading "Beijing Tianbao zuwen" under the cover and censer base, ht. 17 in.Provenance: The estate of Milton Drexel Rutherford; by descent to the present owner.__EMPTY_19: US$