Mid 20th Century Monumental 43lb Chinese Archaistic Style Bronze Human-Face "Da He" Fang Ding Vessel

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An imposing, museum-scale archaistic Chinese bronze square ritual vessel (Fang Ding), intricately modeled after the legendary ancient Shang Dynasty "Da … Read more An imposing, museum-scale archaistic Chinese bronze square ritual vessel (Fang Ding), intricately modeled after the legendary ancient Shang Dynasty "Da He" national treasure. Sourced from a private, lifelong estate collection of fine Asian antiquities
Weighing a monumental 43 pounds, this substantial lost-wax casting features four distinct, stylized human faces modeled in bold, crisp high relief across each massive side panel. The corners, frame, and lower column supports are flanked by traditional geometric thunder and cloud patterns (leiwen) and stylized vertical flanges. Raised on four robust, cylindrical columnar legs, it is crowned by two massive, integrated upright handles on the rim.
The bronze boasts a highly sophisticated, authentic-looking multi-layered verdigris patina displaying deep malachite greens, rich earths, and iron-brown tones to beautifully emulate weathered, long-buried antiquity. A rare, high-end sculptural centerpiece for upscale, global-inspired interiors.
Style / Origin: Archaistic Chinese / Chinoiserie / Scholar's Objects
Material: Heavily Cast Bronze
Item Type: Ritual Fang Ding / Statement Censer
Dimensions: 15.5” W x 15.25” D x 14.75” H
Weight: 43 lbs See less