A Ming bronze duck censer on wooden base

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A Ming bronze duck censer on wooden base

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PeriodLate Ming/ early Qing, 17/18th centuryDescriptionA large bronze duck figure, set and balancing on a custom wooden base (the figure itself cannot stand freely). The upper part lifts off as a cover. Not marked.DimensionsTotal H 36 cm, Dimensions without wooden base: 25x25x12 cm, Weight: 2280 kilogramsLiteratureProvenance: Collection of Peter Boode (1887-1972), by descent to the current owner.Condition ReportSome scratches on the body, a small dent on the breast of the duck and old small restorations visible along the edge of the lower body (see photo's). Overall the duck appears to be in good restored condition.