Lot 261 , A Chinese bronze tripod censer and stand, Xuande mark but later Qing dynasty, censer 9.5cm diam.
A Chinese bronze tripod censer and stand, Xuande mark but later Qing dynasty, the pierced stand with three ruyi shaped feet, censer 9.5cm diam.
Estimate £200-300
Typical minor casting imperfections. There are small dents to the rim of the censer and each side of the body of the censer. The stand has numerous small nicks to the bronze around the edge, otherwise in good condition. Censer 375g, total weight including stand 536g. Diameter of censer rim 8.6cm, aperture of rim 7.4cm.
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Sold for £750