Bidspirit auction | Chinese Qing Archaistic Gilt Bronze

Chinese Qing Archaistic Gilt Bronze Ding Censer - Chinese Qing dynasty gilt-bronze ding censer or footed incense vessel. Of archaistic rounded rectangular form surmounted by a lid bearing four loop handles. The vessel flanked by rectangular loop handles. Decorated with incised geometric motifs. Resting on four shapely legs. With an indistinct and fainly incised mark along the underside. Height: 2 1/2 in x width: 3 in x depth: 2 in. Condition: There are no major breaks or losses; there is a possible small loss along one of the handles. Scattered areas of tarnishing and verdigris patination. A few accretions gathered along the interior, possibly residual wax or oxidation. Light wear to the feet, including scratches.