Five Bronze Censers

Description:

Five Bronze Censers, China, 19th/20th century, all compressed circular forms, three with six-character Xuande marks on bases, including one with straight neck and handles on the flat rim, one on a stem foot with handles on sides, and one on a stem foot with animal mask handles over shoulder; a lacquered tripod without handles; and a small tripod with an oblong Xuande mark below the rim, ht. to 5 1/4, wd. to 7 3/8 in.
Estimate $400-600

multiple dents particularly to the lacquered one, some with spotty heavy rusting and patinas, clockwise from top right to center approx.1318; 881.3; 709.6; 944.3; 510.8 g.


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