A Chinese Bronze Rectangular Four-Legged Ding Censer, 13AX
Cast bronze with deep reddish-brown patina and minor surface deposits. The rectangular ding has two upright pierced handles on the rim, four cylindrical legs with beast mask decoration at the upper junction. The vessel sides carry raised relief ornament including phoenix and archaic geometric motifs. A border of repeating woven pattern runs along the upper rim. The underside bears cast four-character mark. The carving exhibits moderate detail with minor surface abrasion. Height 7 cm (2 3/4 in.), width 6 cm (2 3/8 in.).
Condition
Items are sourced from an estate.This is a no-reserve auction.
Cast bronze with deep reddish-brown patina and minor surface deposits. The rectangular ding has two upright pierced handles on the rim, four cylindrical legs with beast mask decoration at the upper junction. The vessel sides carry raised relief ornament including phoenix and archaic geometric motifs. A border of repeating woven pattern runs along the upper rim. The underside bears cast four-character mark. The carving exhibits moderate detail with minor surface abrasion. Height 7 cm (2 3/4 in.), width 6 cm (2 3/8 in.).
Condition
Items are sourced from an estate.This is a no-reserve auction.
