A Chinese gilt bronze incense burner.
Da Ming Xuande Nianzhi six-character mark, Qing dynasty, 18th / 19th century.
Of typical bombé form with loop handles, raised on a circular footrim, well-defined carved six-character Xuande mark to base.
Ref:
An identical censer is in the British Museum collection, Museum number 1988,0520.2
Dimensions:
Width with handles 17.5 cm, diameter without handles 14 cm, height 6.5 cm.
Condition:
Very good with some normal minor small superficial dents and typical wear/patina throughout.
Inv. No: MW55
