A Chinese Bronze Fangding Censer with Cover

Qing dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century or earlier, rectangular shaped bronze censer raised on four legs with mask faces, the body is cast in relief with ornate lotus and swirling tendrils to the body, with Dai Qing Qianlong Nian in relief panel to neck of both sides of the vessel, the cover is decorated with taotie faces and surmounted with a foo lion holding a ball.

12 x 10 x 5 in.

Good estate condition; small areas of scattered verdigris to exterior; consistent aging to interior.