Bronze Rectangle 4-Leg Censer Fang Ding w/ Jade Finial Chinese

By kakes88, 17 June, 2013
Description

Bronze Chinese (?) Fang Ding or Censer. 4-Legs rectangle with separate wood base and wood lid.  Lid has a carved, very detailed, pale jade/jadeite (?) knob or finial.  Total heighth is approximately 12 inches, by 6  inches x 4 1/2 inches, Don't know how old it is. Would like to know how old it is and what its significance is and where it originated and its estimated value.   Thank you.

Category
Asian Art
Medium
Bronze
Distinguishing marks
No signature identified, but I don't know what to look for. The exterior body of the metal rectangle is embossed/relief texture, don't know if there is a mark or signature in the embossed relief design.
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
In total, with stand and lid, approximately 12 inches tall X 6 1/2 inches X 4 1/4 inches. The jade finial is approximately 1 3/4 inch x 1 1/4 x 1 1/2 inches
Date Period
Unknown
Weight
Unk
History
Acquired by family member (who was born in 1905). Likely acquired between 1930 and 1937. Gift from a friend who traveled to China sometime before 1937.
For Sale?
No
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