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. 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.