"Chinese Cast Bronze Censer. Archaic Style Decor. China Qing Period."
The shape and decoration of this censer is in the archaic style of the Shang period. Central Tao-Tie mask on a typical background of Greek and particularly well-chiseled square spirals, a band decorated with dragons surrounds the base, these dragons have eyes in high relief. The handles are in the shape of stylized archaic dragons. Inside some archaic Chinese characters. Below a molded grid, typical of antique bronzes. Good condition. No restoration. 17cm x 10cm.