#0182 17th Century Bronze Chinese Censer and Stand **Sold** to USA - January 2010 售至美国 - 2010年1月

A very attractive, well patinated bronze censer on lotus form stand with ruyi - shaped feet. On the base is the six character seal mark of the Xuande Emperor but this item was made later, during the 17th Century - late Ming or early Qing.

Condition: the censer appears to have been used as a plant pot - the base has been drilled in three places and there are heavy malachite - tinged encrustations to the interior (please see pictures).

5.25 inches (13.5cm) High 5.7 inches (14.7cm) Across.

精美的17世纪 双耳三足铜香炉带座

一件精美的包浆厚重的铜香炉，带如意足莲花形座。底有“大明宣德年制”六字款，但为稍晚17世纪（明末清初）所作。
品相：香炉曾被用作花盆，所以底部有三处钻孔及一层厚厚的绿铜锈形成的孔雀石层（见图）。高13.5厘米，宽14.7厘米。