Bronze Tripod Censer

Description:

Bronze Tripod Censer, China, cast in the form of an archaic ritual food vessel ding, the exterior decorated with a band of stylized taotie masks reserved on a key-fret ground, two upright loop handles on the rim, ht. 8 3/8 in. to the handle.
Estimate $200-300

Malachite encrustation to the feet, rust to the interior

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