RARE ARCHAIC SHANG STYLE DING FORM BRONZE CENSOR.

RARE ARCHAIC SHANG STYLE DING FORM BRONZE CENSOR. Possibly Shang Dynasty (18th-12th Centuries BC). The circular domed lid joined to the conforming bulbous base with an unusual female full body hinge. The S-scrolled spout in the form of a bird with elongated beak opposing a ring handle in the form of a dragon’s head mounted beneath a flattened bird’s tail. Raised on four cylindrical legs. The whole decorated in relief with bands of confronting dragons with curled snouts and tails. SIZE: 10″ h x 12″ l x 6-3/4″ w. PROVENANCE: A gift to Price Duan Aixinjueluo Zaiyi (1856-1922) from a Department Minister. From the private collection of the grandniece of the Last Emperor Puyi (reign 1906-1917) of the Qing Dynasty. Granddaughter of Puji and great-great granddaughter of the Dowager Empress Cixi (reign 1861-1908). CONDITION: With fine olive-green patina and with malachite and reddish encrustation. The interior pitted and encrusted. Structurally very good. 9-22136 (2,000-4,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2011

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
	1168	$8,625.00	RARE ARCHAIC SHANG STYLE DING FORM BRONZE CENSOR. Possibly Shang Dynasty (18th-12th Centuries BC). The circular domed lid joined to the conforming bulbous base with an unusual female full body hinge. The S-scrolled spout in the form of a bird with elongated beak opposing a ring handle in the form of a dragon’s head mounted beneath a flattened bird’s tail. Raised on four cylindrical legs. The whole decorated in relief with bands of confronting dragons with curled snouts and tails. SIZE: 10″ h x 12″ l x 6-3/4″ w. PROVENANCE: A gift to Price Duan Aixinjueluo Zaiyi (1856-1922) from a Department Minister. From the private collection of the grandniece of the Last Emperor Puyi (reign 1906-1917) of the Qing Dynasty. Granddaughter of Puji and great-great granddaughter of the Dowager Empress Cixi (reign 1861-1908). CONDITION: With fine olive-green patina and with malachite and reddish encrustation. The interior pitted and encrusted. Structurally very good. 9-22136 (2,000-4,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2011 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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