Lot 332 , A Chinese bronze gui censer, Xuande seal mark but 18th century, w. 13.5cm

A Chinese bronze gui censer, Xuande seal mark but 18th century, with studded borders and animal mask handles, w. 13.5cm
Estimate £1,200-1,600

The censer has been polished and has a few tiny nicks and scratches to the exterior, there are several tiny insets of bronze to the middle band of the body in manufacture and a small shallow dent to one side, the foot has a slight dent to it also, otherwise in reasonable condition.
Weight 516 grams


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Sold for £1,400