Lot 290 , A Chinese miniature bronze censer, Xuande mark, probably 17th/18th century

A Chinese miniature bronze censer, Xuande mark, probably 17th/18th century, of oblong shape, cast in relief with Sanskrit characters between bands of raised bosses, the rim surmounted by a pair of rope twist handles, on four cabriole feet, 5.5cm wide, wood stand

Provenance - Hong Kong businessman’s private collection, acquired 1960s

Weight of Censer WITHOUT stand is 133g.
£800-1,200

Condition:
Typical minor casting imperfections, a little grubby in places with some malachite encrustation. Some scratches to the underside of the base, otherwise in good condition. 133 grams, and 5cm high without stand

Sold for £2,400