PROVENANCE: Pineville-Charlotte, North Carolina, private collector, by inheritance. Believed to be purchased from OLIVOTTI BRO'S, 1191 Broadway, New York, N Y. and/or, of 145 Tremont ST. Boston, MA. During 1916-1924.Measurements: Height: 4 7/8" Width: 7 7/8" Antique Chinese gilt bronze tripod censer. Cast in a barrel shaped body, with banded lip, raised upon three cabriole legs, each emerged from a elephant masks. Two elephant heads create handles under the rim, with looped trunk flanked down to the body. The footing protrudes from the bottom of the censer matting to corresponding grooves. Archaistic dragon patterned ribbon ensconced in the midsection of the surface. Gilt applied amidst the geometric intricate dragons and other symbols adorn the outer surface of the vessel in reliefs. Crusted brown-grey patina covers the vessels body. Mark on base, protruding four script characters.品相报告: Over all in EXCELLENT condition. With normal anomalies in nature, sign of stressed surface, minor scratch & dents, and trace of declined on gilt; Normal, consider ages and wear.All lots are sold as is and where is. Lauren Galleries provides condition reports upon request to aide in your bidding decision. No statement regarding age, condition, kind, value, or quality of a lot, whether made orally at the auction or at any other time, or in writing in this catalog or elsewhere, shall be construed to be an express or implied warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. All sales are final, Lauren Galleries does not give refunds based on condition. Lauren Galleries does not perform any shipping or packing services. We do have a list of suggested shippers who gladly provide quotes prior to your bidding. Please visit our webpage for a list of recommended shippers.