FORMERLY THE PROPERTY OF OTTO GURGEN: A PROMINENT GERMAN ARGENTINIAN INDUSTRIALIST (BY REPUTE) A COBALT BLUE GLAZED PORCELAIN INCENSE BURNER OR CENSER CHINA, QING DYNASTY It rests on a ring foot and has a globular compressed body with a slightly everted rim. The shoulder is applied with two handles molded as mythical beasts. The outer part and the inner part are covered with a dark cobalt blue glaze, with the exception of the top of the rim and the footrim. The base bears several old collector labels: #4, ‘Par K’Hang - Hsi’, ‘1662-1723’ and ‘XVIIe K’ang- Hsi 1662-1723’. H: 5,4 cm Provenance: - a private collection; - formerly the property of Otto Gürgen, a German prominent industrialist in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in the 1930s (by repute). 钴蓝釉香炉 中国，清代 NOTE: CONDITION REPORTS AND MEASUREMENTS It is up to the bidder to satisfy themselves prior to buying as to the condition of a lot. In relation to Condition Reports, whilst we make certain observations on the lot, which are intended to be as helpful as possible, references in the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance. The absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. The condition report is an expression of opinion only and must not be treated as a statement of fact. Measurements and weight are approximate and the potential bidder may re-ask it to be checked when asking for a condition report.