Lot 270 , A Chinese Ming bronze ‘duck’ censer and cover, 17th century, 24.5cm long, missing one foot and later inset wood stand

A Chinese Ming bronze ‘duck’ censer and cover, 17th century,
modelled as a calling duck standing on one leg, with naturalistic upturned feathers to its back,
24.5cm long, missing one foot and later inset wood stand
£800-1,200

Condition:
Dark brown to black patina. The duck is missing its left foot and bronze stand, otherwise in reasonable condition. With a later hardwood stand with a hole in which the left leg slots.

Sold for £1,400