Large Antique Chinese Bronze "ding" Incense Burner Ming Dynasty

A large Antique Chinese bronze incense burner "DING" Ming Dynasty. 

The cover formed as cloud scrolls and surrmounted by a Qilin. The sides decorated with Taotie in low relief. Unusual to see decoration on the handles, this shows quality and attention to detail.

The qilin (麒麟) is a legendary hooved chimerical creature that appears in Chinese mythology, and is said to appear with the imminent arrival or passing of a sage or illustrious ruler. Qilin are a specific type of the lin mythological family of one-horned beasts. The qilin also appears in the mythologies of other Chinese-influenced cultures. 


The Taotie (Chinese: 饕餮) is an ancient Chinese mythological creature that was commonly emblazoned on bronze and other artifacts during the 1st millennium BC. The Taotie is often represented as a motif on dings, which are Chinese ritual bronze vessels from the Shang (1766-1046 BCE) and Zhou dynasties (1046–256 BCE) which were revived in the Ming Dynasty such as this example.

Period - 17th century or earlier

Condition - Good condition

Measurement - Height 33 cm. Width width between handles 35 cm.

SOLD WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY

It is possible to pay in installments.

On parle français. Wij spreken Nederlands

If you have any questions do not hesitate to call me 0678679716 or email tdixonfrance@yahoo.co.uk

Frais de port inclus pour la France. Shipping included in the price for FRANCE.
Price does not include international shipping. Please contact me for a shipping quote. I am happy to combine shipping costs if you buy more than one item to save you money.

Please note that I ship all items insured priority mail with tracking.

I am an Englishman living down in the beautiful rural South of France and spend my days searching the little brocantes, flea markets, and shops for treasures. Any questions will be answered promptly. MONEY BACK WITHOUT QUESTION IF I MISREPRESENT SOMETHING IN ANY WAY.

I want YOU to be happy at the end of the day, so buy with confidence. I take a great deal of care packing - I have a proven track record of selling high value, fragile items that arrive safely worldwide.

Payment- Credit Cards via PayPal. Cheque or Bank transfer. Other payment methods are available please ask.