PROVENANCE: From The Estate of FAIRMONT FARMS MANSION, within the city of Fairmont, West Virginia, September 1940, by E.T. NEWELL & Co, Inc., Auctioneers, 710 N. Howard ST, Baltimore, MD. (628) Large Brass Incense BurnerDimensions: Width: 19cm, Height: 23 cm, weight: 2210gChinese Shang Dynasty Bronze Ding Incense Burner On Carved Hardwood Stand. Cast in shallow vessel form, thick and deep, globular body, emerge cylindrical cavity on each corners, flanked two ears u spayed on both sides of the upper mouth rim, come with dome lid finial bud, all supported on tall strong three elephant legs. The abdomen body carved with archaic dragon, wanzi pattern and Tao tie mask. 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. Crusted golden russet-greyish to attractive turquoise sea blue molted patina covers the vessels body.Made in The Years Reign Period of The Great Shang Dynasty.