Description:
Polished Bronze Censer, China, Ming dynasty style, compressed globular form with loop "ear" handles to shoulder, on a slightly splayed stem foot, six-character Xuande mark in a double dragon roundel in relief on base, ht. 3, wd. 9 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,500
minor nicks and spotty tarnishing, wt. approx. 4.5 lb.
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Keywords
Ming, ChinaSuhyung Kim
Director, Asian Works of Art
508-970-3263
Helen Eagles
Deputy Director, Asian Works of Art
508-970-3132
Asian Works of Art
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