A Bronze Censer, Qing Dynasty, 18-19th Century (Sotheby's London)the pear-shaped body rising from a short spreading foot to an everted rim, set at the shoulder with a pair of bamboo handles, the base cast with an apocryphal Xuande six-character reign mark, the metal patinated to a rich warm toffee toneProvenance: Sotheby's London13cm across the handles, 6.5cm high