A heavy, well used antique censer that was brought out of China 70 years ago. The fact that it was repaired shows how precious the censer was for a past owner.A heavy round bronze vessel with loop handles on each side and three round pointed peg feet that has seen much use. The interior is blackened and has a rectangular repair patch. The bronze was over cleaned at some point but has started to regain its patina. There are dark spots and the golden color has darkened.There is a well-cast mark on the base with 16 characters. Ita€?s deep and sharp. I picked out some of the characters such as a€?greata€, a€?writinga€ and a€?literaturea€.PROVENANCE: This censer was acquired in China and brought to the US over 70 years ago.MEASUREMENTS5 7/8a€ (14.9 cm) wide x 5 ??a€ (13.3 cm) diameter x 4a€ (10.2 cm) tall. Weighs 1 lb 15.3 oz (885 g)CONDITIONThe inside was patched and there is a small ??a€ long abrasion around the belly were the finish is a bit lighter. Otherwise there are no other breaks, cracks, or dents.A very old, heavy, bronze censer that can still be used today.Item ID: A-1952