Description:
Bronze Censer, China, Ming dynasty style, compressed globular form with loop "ear" handles to shoulder, resting on a slightly splayed foot, four-character "yu tang qing wan" mark on base, ht. 2 1/2, wd. 6 3/4 in.
Estimate $400-600
minor casting flaws, tiny nicks, mild tarnishing, dirt to the interior, wt. approx. 3.3 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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