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

Chinese Bronze Tripod Censer Xuande Mark Miniature Incense Burner Late 20th C

ITEM DETAILS

Inventory Code: INV5076

Object: Tripod Censer

Material: Bronze

Origin: China

Period: Xuande style

Date: Late 20th century

Decoration: Plain rounded body with twin pierced upright handles and three short feet

Mark: Xuande character mark to base

MEASUREMENTS

Diameter: 2.17 in / 5.5 cm

Height: 1.18 in / 3.0 cm

CONDITION

GOOD (4/5) – Surface wear, scratches, dark brown patination and areas of green oxidation consistent with age and use. Please review the photos carefully for more details.

DESCRIPTION

A miniature Chinese bronze tripod censer made in the traditional Xuande style and dating to the late 20th century. The compact vessel has a rounded body supported on three short feet, with two pierced upright handles rising from the rim. The bronze displays an attractive dark brown patina with natural green-toned oxidation and signs of age and handling. The underside bears a recessed square Xuande character mark. A pleasing small-scale decorative example inspired by classical Chinese bronze incense burners.

COLLECTOR’S NOTE

Xuande marked censers reference the celebrated bronze incense vessels associated with the Ming dynasty Xuande reign of 1426 to 1435. Such marks were widely reproduced on later Chinese bronzes, and this example is cataloged as a late 20th century revival rather than Ming dynasty manufacture.

NOTES

This piece is cataloged as a late 20th century Xuande-style bronze and the mark is not presented as a period Ming dynasty mark. Please review all photos carefully as they form part of the description.