An important Chinese bronze tripod 'taotie' censer with wooden cover, Ming

H.: 62 cm (incl. cover)
H.: 44 cm - W.: 56 cm (the censer)

Weight: 28,7 kilograms (excl. cover)

Provenance:
- The collection of Galerie Beauté Chinoise, Paris, France
- Acquired from Versailles Enchères, 2003.

Condition: (UV-checked)
- Generally in very good condition, with some normal wear and nice patination.
- One handle slight slanted probably due to a bump.
- An indentation to the rim due to a bump.
- The cover generally in good condition.

品相报告：（已用紫外线光检查）
- 整体品相非常良好，正常磨损，包浆浑厚。
- 一個耳碰撞弯曲。
- 口沿一個碰撞凹陷。
- 蓋子品相非常良好。