Bronze Censer, China, Ming dynasty style, bulbous form with flaring mouth, with mythical beast mask "ears," resting on a short splayed stem foot, six-character Xuande mark in a rectangular cartouche, encircled by two dragons in relief, ht. 3, wd. 5 in. Estimate $800-1,000 heavy patinas to interior, some lacquer losses. Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.