LARGE SHANG DYNASTY COVERED BRONZE CENSER
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Description
Large Chinese Shang Dynasty forged tripod censer set on corresponding hardwood stands. Large bulbous body with horse-shoe shaped handles, domed hardwood lid and lotus bud finial. Tripod footings protrude from the bottom of the censer mating to corresponding grooves located on the hardwood stand. Archaistic patterns ensconce the midsection of the surface. The legs are adorned with taotie mask ornamentations. Beautiful Chinese censer that allures the eye, displaying an amazing level of craftsmanship. Crusted golden russet-greyish to attractive turquoise sea blue molted patina covers the vessels body.
Dimensions: 12-1/2" H x 10" Dia.
Stand: 3-3/4" H
PROVENANCE: From private collection of Louis Stephen Jarret & Witney of Oxford Shire, England, UK.
Same provenance private collection of Louis Stephen Jarret & Witney offered at auction catalog listing from Lot-255 through Lot-271.
Dimensions: 12-1/2" H x 10" Dia.
Stand: 3-3/4" H
PROVENANCE: From private collection of Louis Stephen Jarret & Witney of Oxford Shire, England, UK.
Same provenance private collection of Louis Stephen Jarret & Witney offered at auction catalog listing from Lot-255 through Lot-271.
Condition
Over all in EXCELLENT condition, with normal anomalies in nature. Molted patina, and encrusted minor corrosions; considering Normal, due to ages and wears.
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EDEN Fine Antiques Galleries provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, and is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, mater.
The bidder assumes responsibility for ensuring that the condition of the item(s) meets with their satisfaction prior to bidding. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging.
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LARGE SHANG DYNASTY COVERED BRONZE CENSER
Estimate $1,500 - $2,500
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