Chinese Bronze Censer Tripod Handle Dragon Marked Ming Xuande Late 20th C

🌟 Product Details
🆔 Inventory Code INV3732
Ⓜ️ Material Cast Bronze
🏳️ Origin China
🏛️ Period Ming Xuande Mark – Late 20th Century
🅂 Subject Tripod Censer with Loop Handles & Dragon Mark
🏷️ Marked Apocryphal Xuande Six-Character Mark to Base

📜 Description
Chinese Bronze tripod Censer of traditional form with two upright loop handles and three stout legs. The compressed globular body is engraved with stylised archaistic motifs and linear detailing.

The base bears a recessed panel containing a six-character Xuande reign mark, referencing the famous Ming dynasty emperor renowned for fine bronze censers. The mark is apocryphal and the piece is a later decorative example produced in the 20th Century in the classical style.

Interior shows natural dark patination and casting texture consistent with modern decorative bronzes. A solid and decorative incense burner suitable for display.

Collector’s Notes: Xuande marked censers are among the most celebrated forms in Chinese bronze art. Many later pieces bear the imperial mark in tribute to the revered Ming originals. Such tripod censers with loop handles reflect ancient ritual bronze shapes, combining historical reference with decorative appeal.

🔍 Condition
GOOD ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5) – Surface wear, patina variation and minor casting imperfections consistent with age and use. No structural damage observed. Please review the photos carefully for more details.

📐 Sizes
Height Approx. 4.5 cm Diameter Approx. 6.5 cm (handle to handle)

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