Lot 304 , A Chinese bronze tripod censer, 19th century, width 14cm, total height 21cm

A Chinese bronze tripod censer, 19th century, the drum shaped body cast in relief with flowerheads on a spiral studded ground, with a pair of high looped handles on three tapering cylindrical legs, cast four character Xuande mark, rosewood cover with lingzhi finial, width 14cm, total height 21cm
Estimate £600-800

The incense burner has been polished and has some slight white polish residue around the handles and cast areas, otherwise minor scuffs and scratches, in good condition with no restoration or cracks, the wood cover has a slight crack to in on one side and is not a perfect fit where the wood has expanded slightly.


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Sold for £900