LARGE BRONZE CENSER.

Ming period (1368-1644), China. Archaic ritual vessel in the Ting form. Feet with animal masks. Body decorated with cicada motifs. Bands of T’ao T’ieh masks around the mouth. With “heaven soaring” handles. Lid with 3 water buffaloes and pierced with a wan character. Borders of Ling Chih and dragons on a thunder meander ground. Carved fitted rosewood stand. SIZE: 14″ w x 18″ h. CONDITION: Censer with cracks to handles and old repairs to the bottom. 7-75148 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 4502

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	4502	$5,332.50	LARGE BRONZE CENSER. Ming period (1368-1644), China. Archaic ritual vessel in the Ting form. Feet with animal masks. Body decorated with cicada motifs. Bands of T’ao T’ieh masks around the mouth. With “heaven soaring” handles. Lid with 3 water buffaloes and pierced with a wan character. Borders of Ling Chih and dragons on a thunder meander ground. Carved fitted rosewood stand. SIZE: 14″ w x 18″ h. CONDITION: Censer with cracks to handles and old repairs to the bottom. 7-75148 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 4502 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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LARGE BRONZE CENSER.