Brass Tripod Censer, China, compressed globular form with two loop handles, four-character Xuande mark molded with dragons to the interior, six-character Xuande mark in a square cartouche on base, ht. 2 3/4, wd. 4 5/8 in., wt. approx. 1.15 lb. (522 g).
Estimate $500-700

casting flaws with a puncture near neck, white powder corrosions, patinas to some areas, surface abrasions with scratches to some areas.


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