Lot 277 , A Chinese bronze gui censer, Xuande mark but later, 16.5cm wide

A Chinese bronze gui censer, Xuande mark but later, 16.5cm wide

A Chinese bronze gui censer, Xuande mark but later, the compressed ovoid body cast in relief with taotie and phoenix to a band, cast with a pair of zoomorphic handles, 16.5cm wide
Estimate £600-800

There is heavy encrusted patination to the censer particularly on the interior, around the upper part and around the foot, some occasional minor nicks and dents otherwise in a reasonable condition.


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