A LARGE CHINESE BRONZE CENSER QING DYNASTY (1644-1912) OR EARLIER
Description: A LARGE CHINESE BRONZE CENSER
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912) OR EARLIER
The bombe 'ding' form censer on three cabriole legs with claw feet and mask shoulders, with a large handle on either side, decorated in high relief to the sides with figures and dragons.
32cm high, 28cm wide
Condition:
Condition: One of the legs with cracking to the front face of the mask, with some associated loss to the bronze material. One part of the bombe part of the censer with a small hole from age or oxidation. Some verdigris oxidised patina, particularly around the figures.
LJ delivery size: Small
The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice.
Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.
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Description: A LARGE CHINESE BRONZE CENSER
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912) OR EARLIER
The bombe 'ding' form censer on three cabriole legs with claw feet and mask shoulders, with a large handle on either side, decorated in high relief to the sides with figures and dragons.
32cm high, 28cm wide
Condition:
Condition: One of the legs with cracking to the front face of the mask, with some associated loss to the bronze material. One part of the bombe part of the censer with a small hole from age or oxidation. Some verdigris oxidised patina, particularly around the figures.
LJ delivery size: Small
The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice.
Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.
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