Chinese ,Qing Dynasty, large archaistic bronze censer with splayed foot with rounded bowl shaped censer above, carved with Taotie motif to the entire body and archaistic pattern to under the rim and above the foot ring, two dragon shaped handle rest below the flared mouth, six ancient Chinese inscription can be seen in the center of the well as framed by a rectangleD:13 3/8"(34 cm) H: 7 1/2"(19 cm)Link to HD Natural Light photos: Click here for high resolution imagesCondition: in good condition with surface wear,nicks and scratch, and bronze patina Provenance: collection of Mrs.Christian Holmes,thence by descent