Mark in the Xuande years of the Great Ming 大明宣徳年製 - Incense burner - Incense burner carved with a lion and child - Bronze

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Holds a master's in Chinese archaeology with extensive expertise in Japanese art.

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Description from the seller

This incense burner is engraved with the words "Da Ming Xuande 大明宣徳".
It is thought to date to the Edo period.
There is a lion sitting on the lid of the incense burner.
There are children on both sides of the incense burner.
This incense burner has an old-fashioned feel.
Although there are scratches, discoloration, and signs of aging, it is still in good enough condition to be used.

"Made in the Xuande year of the Great Ming Dynasty" refers to an inscription on a bronze vessel made by imperial decree during the reign of Emperor Xuanzong of the Ming Dynasty (1426-1435), specifically in 1428.

Height 11.7 cm
Width 12.6 cm
Depth 9.9 cm
Weight 900 g

Condition:
It is in good condition. There may be stains, scratches, scuffs, etc. It was kept at home. Please see the numerous photos for more details.

Atention:
The items listed for sale are all used collectibles. Please consider them to have signs of aging, such as stains, scratches, scuffs, tears, discoloration, fading, fraying, and changes in thread color. We will post as many photos as possible to make it easy to understand. As these are old items, we appreciate your understanding before making a purchase.

Shipping:
The lot will be carefully packaged and shipped from Japan.
We will use either DHL or FedEx for a safe and secure transportation. It usually takes about 2-3 weeks for delivery, and the package will be shipped with a tracking number.
Import duties, taxes, VAT, and any other charges are not included in the item price and shipping cost. Please check your country's import duties before bidding.

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Seller's Story

Thank you very much for showing interest in the item. I have been working as an antique dealer in Japan for about 10 years. I have visited around 10,000 customers' homes to procure items. The items I am selling on Catawiki are sourced from all over Japan. Based on my past experiences, I search for and list items with good taste. Please check out my sales page and enjoy browsing through the various other items I have listed.

This incense burner is engraved with the words "Da Ming Xuande 大明宣徳".
It is thought to date to the Edo period.
There is a lion sitting on the lid of the incense burner.
There are children on both sides of the incense burner.
This incense burner has an old-fashioned feel.
Although there are scratches, discoloration, and signs of aging, it is still in good enough condition to be used.

"Made in the Xuande year of the Great Ming Dynasty" refers to an inscription on a bronze vessel made by imperial decree during the reign of Emperor Xuanzong of the Ming Dynasty (1426-1435), specifically in 1428.

Height 11.7 cm
Width 12.6 cm
Depth 9.9 cm
Weight 900 g

Condition:
It is in good condition. There may be stains, scratches, scuffs, etc. It was kept at home. Please see the numerous photos for more details.

Atention:
The items listed for sale are all used collectibles. Please consider them to have signs of aging, such as stains, scratches, scuffs, tears, discoloration, fading, fraying, and changes in thread color. We will post as many photos as possible to make it easy to understand. As these are old items, we appreciate your understanding before making a purchase.

Shipping:
The lot will be carefully packaged and shipped from Japan.
We will use either DHL or FedEx for a safe and secure transportation. It usually takes about 2-3 weeks for delivery, and the package will be shipped with a tracking number.
Import duties, taxes, VAT, and any other charges are not included in the item price and shipping cost. Please check your country's import duties before bidding.

101821131021

Seller's Story

Thank you very much for showing interest in the item. I have been working as an antique dealer in Japan for about 10 years. I have visited around 10,000 customers' homes to procure items. The items I am selling on Catawiki are sourced from all over Japan. Based on my past experiences, I search for and list items with good taste. Please check out my sales page and enjoy browsing through the various other items I have listed.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Manufacturer/ Brand
Mark in the Xuande years of the Great Ming 大明宣徳年製
Weight
900 g
Model
Incense burner carved with a lion and child
No. of items
1
Material
Bronze
Country of Origin
Japan
Dynastic Style/Period
Edo Period (1600-1868)
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
11.7 cm
Width
12.6 cm
Depth
9.9 cm
Estimated period
1800-1850, 1850-1900
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Objects sold
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