£400 - £500
A Chinese Bronze Tripod Censer, Xuande Mark. -
A Chinese bronze tripod censer, featuring a circular, slightly bulbous body supported by three stylized zoomorphic legs, possibly depicting mythical lion heads or *fu dogs*. The dark bronze surface exhibits a rich, varied patina. The underside reveals a recessed circular medallion centrally cast with two finely detailed five-clawed dragons amidst clouds, encircling a six-character reign mark which reads "大明宣德年製" (Dà Míng Xuāndé nián zhì), translating to "Made in the Great Ming Xuande Period."
H: Approximately 8cm
L: Approximately 21cm
Provenance: Private collection based in West London.
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