£8,500
ANTIQUE CHINESE BRONZE CENSER. 18th of 19thc but bearing an earlier Ming Dynasty Xuande mark, the circular pierced lid with a Dragon to the centre, the censor with mask handles and repeating motifs around the body in two horizontal bands. On a later wooden stand, 11cms high, lid 16.5cms diameter, approx 23cms across including handles.
Lid, generally fine with a little wear around the bottom from use.
Censor with a little wear in places and the odd minor mark, good patina over time.
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