PROVENANCE: From the Estate of Thomas Anthony (1935 - 2019) Born in Santa Monica, California, Graduated from University of California in 1960, drafted into the United States Army, serving stateside for the entire duration. An internal auditor at IBM, San Jose.He managed an audit group which had jurisdiction for 4 divisions nationwide. He traveled extensively in his job and was able to make several international visits during his tenure while collecting some antiques and artefacts. In 1979, he relocated to a suburban northwest of Atlanta, Georgia. Dimensions: Height: 40 cm, Length: 36cm, Width: 25, Weight: 12030gram Chinese Shang Dynasty Period, Bronze wine container. This bronze container has a round open lip, large, tall and heaviness, have globular body, heavy on lower belly, short neck, emerge two ears u spayed on both sides of the upper mouth rim, correspondence dome lid with finial bud, all supported on splayed round foot base with deep concave. The abdomen body carved with archaic huge taotie mask around dragon, Wanzi and auspicious pattern. The proportion of the whole body is symmetrical, the layout is accurate, very harmonious. Beautiful Chinese censer that allures the eye, displaying an amazing level of craftsmanship. The Amazing condition with a natural patina giving this piece an unforgettable appearance.