♡ A CHINESE ARCHAISTIC BRONZE 'DING' CENSER WITH JADE-EMBELLISHED HARDWOOD LID QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), 18TH CENTURY OR EARLIER Raised on three cabriole legs with masks, a loop handle emerging from either side, and taotie masks to the front and rear of the vessel, the whole covered in a beautiful verdigris patina. Together with a fitted hardwood stand, and a domed hardwood lid embellished with a jade hat finial carved as a lingzhi mushroom group (probably Ming Dynasty). 33.5cm high, 28cm diameter Estimate $3,000-5,000 Condition: The ding with one broken and reattached leg (old repair). Old repairs to the hardwood stand. One section of the rim of the hardwood lid with a large chip (worn down). Encrusted oxidised verdigris patina to the bronze. 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. Absentee bid Telephone bid Bid on Multiple Lots Bid Live Online Request a condition report
♡ A CHINESE ARCHAISTIC BRONZE 'DING' CENSER WITH JADE-EMBELLISHED HARDWOOD LID QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), 18TH CENTURY OR EARLIER Raised on three cabriole legs with masks, a loop handle emerging from either side, and taotie masks to the front and rear of the vessel, the whole covered in a beautiful verdigris patina. Together with a fitted hardwood stand, and a domed hardwood lid embellished with a jade hat finial carved as a lingzhi mushroom group (probably Ming Dynasty). 33.5cm high, 28cm diameter Estimate $3,000-5,000 Condition: The ding with one broken and reattached leg (old repair). Old repairs to the hardwood stand. One section of the rim of the hardwood lid with a large chip (worn down). Encrusted oxidised verdigris patina to the bronze. 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. Absentee bid Telephone bid Bid on Multiple Lots Bid Live Online Request a condition report
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