PROVENANCE:
From The Estate of FAIRMONT FARMS MANSION, within the city of Fairmont, West Virginia, September 1940, by E.T. NEWELL & Co, Inc., Auctioneers, 710 N. Howard ST, Baltimore, MD. (628) Large Brass Incense Burner



Dimensions: Width: 19cm, Height: 23 cm, weight: 2210g

Chinese Shang Dynasty Bronze Ding Incense Burner On Carved Hardwood Stand. Cast in shallow vessel form, thick and deep, globular body, emerge cylindrical cavity on each corners, flanked two ears u spayed on both sides of the upper mouth rim, come with dome lid finial bud, all supported on tall strong three elephant legs. The abdomen body carved with archaic dragon, wanzi pattern and Tao tie mask. The proportion of the whole body is symmetrical, the layout is accurate, very harmonious. 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.Made in The Years Reign Period of The Great Shang Dynasty.

Over all in EXCELLENT condition. With normal anomalies in nature, sign of stressed surface, minor scratch & dents, traced wear. Normal, consider ages and wear. 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.