Bronze Tripod Censer, China, bulbous form with rolled rim and flattened base, two elephant head knobs with a loose ring on belly, resting on three simplified elephant head-shaped feet, four-character Chenghua mark in a square cartouche on base, ht. 2 1/2, wd. 5 in., wt. approx. 1.93 lb. (876 g).
Estimate $600-800

minor surface soiling in the interior, a matrix of even patinas on surface.


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