Incense burner - Bronze - Xuande mark, 18th/19th C

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Description from the seller

A Chinese gilt bronze incense burner.
Da Ming Xuande Nianzhi six-character mark, Qing dynasty, 18th / 19th century.

Of typical bombé form with loop handles, raised on a circular footrim, well-defined carved six-character Xuande mark to base.

Ref:
An identical censer is in the British Museum collection, Museum number 1988,0520.2

Dimensions:
Width with handles 17.5 cm, diameter without handles 14 cm, height 6.5 cm.

Condition:
Very good with some normal minor small superficial dents and typical wear/patina throughout.

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A Chinese gilt bronze incense burner.
Da Ming Xuande Nianzhi six-character mark, Qing dynasty, 18th / 19th century.

Of typical bombé form with loop handles, raised on a circular footrim, well-defined carved six-character Xuande mark to base.

Ref:
An identical censer is in the British Museum collection, Museum number 1988,0520.2

Dimensions:
Width with handles 17.5 cm, diameter without handles 14 cm, height 6.5 cm.

Condition:
Very good with some normal minor small superficial dents and typical wear/patina throughout.

Worldwide registered and insured shipping.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Title additional information
Xuande mark, 18th/19th C
Number of objects
1
Material
Bronze
Country of origin
China
Dynastic style/period
Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
6.5 cm
Width
17.5 cm
Depth
14 cm
Sold with stand
No
Estimated period
1800-1850
The NetherlandsVerified
148
Objects sold
100%
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