Lot 287 , A Chinese archaistic bronze rectangular censer, fangding, 17th/18th century 34cm high, 24cm wide, 20cm depth later liner and repairs to legs

A Chinese archaistic bronze rectangular censer, fangding, 17th/18th century
decorated in low relief with taotie masks and raised fins, on four zoomorphic profile legs,
34cm high, 24cm wide, 20cm depth later liner and repairs to legs
£300-500

Condition:
It appears that the base panel of the vessel has been replaced and the original legs have been re-soldered and later fixed to this with screws to each corner. Dark brown to black patina with typical casting imperfections and flaking to the patina in places. There is also an additional later European removable brass liner for the vessel.

Sold for £950