MING DYNASTY 1368 – 1644 Ming Bronze

A Ming Bronze Censer Ding. The Large Cast Bulbous Censer has Two Tall Curved Handles and is Supported on Three Substantial Feet Issuing From Masks.

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Condition
In very good condition, a tiny casting hole to the body c.2 x 2 mm.
Size
Height : 22.2 cm (8 3/4 inches)
Provenance
N/A
Stock number
22901
References
For a Ming bronze `Ding` from the Jiajing Period dated 1528 with similar a diaper panel and masks see : Inaugural Exhibition Volume 2, Chinese Metalwares and Decorative Arts (The Museum of East Asian Art, Bath England, 1993) page 88, plate 284.

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