A SILVER-INLAID BRONZE TRIPOD INCENSE BURNER, DING QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY

of archaistic ding form, each side inlaid in silver filigree with a taotie mask interlinked to each other on the sides, the bronze of an attractive golden brown colour

There is some expected age wear and fading to the surface patina, but overall the censer is in very good condition.
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