Bronze Ornamental Censer

Description:

Bronze Ornamental Censer, China, ovoid body with archaic decorations of taotie and flanges, with pierced neck and lappet-form rim, flanked by pierced S-shape handles, supported by three waisted legs, the pierced, domed cover with cloud decoration and a large Buddhist lion finial, ht. 19 in.
Estimate $800-1,200

traces of repair, base possibly replaced, handles detached


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