Lot 514 , A Chinese bronze ding censer, Xuande four character mark, probably 17th / 18th century, 13.3cm
A Chinese bronze ding censer, Xuande four character mark, probably 17th / 18th century, of compressed globular form, on three stump shaped feet, 13.3cm
Estimate £800-1,200
Weight 1.12kg
Censer is 13.3cm at its widest
Rim is 12.1cm diameter
Rim is 10cm diameter on the interior
Height 5.3cm
There are a few occasional minor casting imperfections, there is the odd nick and minor dent all over, the censer has been polished otherwise in good condition.
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Sold for £4,800