Tripod Bronze Censer, China, compressed globular, with curved handles raised from mouth rim, resting on a three pointed feet, four-character Xuande mark over an engraved dragon in a roundel on base, ht. 3 1/8, dia. to 5 1/8 in., wt. approx. 1.17lb. (531g).
Estimate $700-900

heavy rusting to the interior, spotty bronze diseases to the exterior, tarnishing, surface dirt.


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