Lot 539 , A Chinese bronze tripod censer, six character Xuande mark, 19th century, 11.5cm, wood stand
A Chinese bronze tripod censer, six character Xuande mark, 19th century, with high looped handles, 11.5cm, wood stand
Estimate £300-500
Weight 480 grams
11.5cm wide from handle to handle
top rim is 10.2cm diameter
inner measurement of rim is 9cm diameter
height to top of the handle is 8.5cm
Censer has been polished, there is occasional minor casting imperfections, no splits or cracks, there is a section of pitting to the surface on one side where a patinated repair has been made which appears as a dark brown patch to the surface measuring a maximum of 7mm, otherwise in good condition. Wood stand is not a particularly good fit.
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