Winter Auction: Arts of the East: Asian Ceramics & Works of Art | 14 December 2022
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A ding (tripod censer) with wooden stand and cover
Ming dynasty or possibly earlier, China
A very fine bronze censer on three raised legs, the outside with an archaic-style relief of taotie masks. Standing on a custom made antique intricately wood carved 'cloud' base with matching wood carved lid. The lid set with an amber finial.
H 28.5 cm (including stand and finial)
The bronze in good condition with no damage or restoration. The wood lid with damage and repair (see photos). The finial is probably a later replacement.