A Chinese Zhou style bronze gui censer dating from the Ming or Qing dynasty. The censer features beast head handles with ruyi wands, a spiked body, a taotie band at the foot, and a 6-character mark to the interior. Dimensions are: 7 1/2 inches tall X 13 1/2 inches wide, 19.05 cm X 34.29 cm. Weight: 4800 grams. All measurements are approximate. Condition: The interior has numerous patches and pin repairs. Provenance: From a private collection in Lorton, Virginia. The collector has been restoring antiques for over 50 years in the Washington, D.C. area. High resolution images can be found here.