Lot 322 , A Chinese brown patinated bronze ding censer, Xuande six character mark, probably 17th/18th century, width 21cm

A Chinese brown patinated bronze ding censer, Xuande six character mark, probably 17th/18th century, with a pair of lug shaped loop handles to each side, width 21cm
Estimate £300-500

There are areas of lighter and darker patination to the censer all over, in the past some one has ground a small section of the side of the censer to test the metal measuring 6mm x 8mm, otherwise some other minor old nicks and tiny dents, generally in good condition.
Weight 1.4 kgs
Diameter 14.2cm to the exterior of the rim
Diameter 12.5cm to the interior of the rim
Height 7.4cm


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Sold for £2,200