Description:
Bronze Tripod Censer and Stand, China, Qing dynasty, squat round form, with S-shape handles on three animal mask feet, with a circular bronze stand with five ruyi-inspired feet, four-character "Qianqing gung zao" mark on base, ht. 3 3/4, wd. 6 1/4 in. Estimate $500-700 some patinas particularly to the interior and the underside of the stand, overall wear and tear with tiny old nicks, some surface scratches and stain, wt. approx. 2.9 lb. Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.