Description Chinese Ming Dynasty bronze censer. Cast in a compressed globular body rising to a slightly everted rim, raised upon a three conical low legs. Two loop handles everted from the gathering lip. All resting atop a carved hardwood base in ruyi motif. The metal patinated to a warm dark brown tone and some milky blue-green encrustation. Mark on base, protruding four character reign mark
Dimensions 5-1/4" H x 5-7/8" W
Medium Gilt Bronze
Date Ming Dynasty
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