Vintage Chinese Bronze Censer Incense Burner with Xuande Mark

USD 90.00

Condition: Good used conditionAll stones intact

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View Vintage Chinese Bronze Censer Incense Burner with Xuande Mark with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Chinese bronze censer / incense burner. The censer bears aXuande mark, but the exact date of manufacture has not been independently authenticated. The piece has a substantial, nicely aged bronze appearance and an unusually decorative design. Beautiful vintage Chinese bronze censer with a fitted lid and highly decorative floral/prunus motif. The censer features raised and applied decorative elements and several colorful stone or stone-like accents, including the distinctive blue stone at the top of the lid. The piece has a substantial, nicely aged bronze appearance and an unusually decorative design. It would make an attractive addition to a collection of Chinese bronzes, Asian antiques, incense burners, decorative objects, or Orientalist/Mid-Century interiors . DETAILS Chinese bronze censer / incense burner Fitted decorative lid Xuande-style / Xuande-character mark Raised floral/prunus decoration Multiple colorful stone or stone-like embellishments Approx. 5 inches long with lid in place Approx. 3½ inches high Approx. 3½ inches wide Bronze Country/region of origin: China CONDITION Good vintage/antique condition overall. All visible stones/ornamental elements are intact. The bronze has natural age-related patina, surface variation, wear and discoloration consistent with its age and history. There are areas of finish variation and wear, which can be seen in the photographs. Please examine all photographs carefully. The photographs are an important part of the description and show the actual piece you will receive. AGE / ATTRIBUTION The censer bears a Xuande mark , but the exact date of manufacture has not been independently authenticated. The listing is therefore offered based on its appearance, construction, decoration and markings rather than as a professionally authenticated Qing Dynasty or Xuande-period bronze. The mark and decorative details are shown in the photographs for the buyer's examination. A particularly interesting decorative bronze for collectors of Chinese antiques and Asian art.  See Pictures.  Condition: Good used conditionAll stones intact. Category: Antiques › Asian Antiques › China › Incense Burners.

Primary Material: Bronze
Type: Incense Burners
Length: 5 inches w lid in place
Color: Bronze
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Height: 3 1/2 inches
Region of Origin: China
Width: 3 1/2 inches
Maker: Unknown, but with Xuande mark
Age: Qing Dynasty period, 1644 -1912
Country of Origin: China