A GOLD-SPLASHED BRONZE INCENSE BURNER QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

of globular form, cast with two mask handles suspending loose rings, the bronze patinated to an attractive golden brown colour and decorated with irregular gold splashes, the base cast with a six-character Xuande mark

The censer is in overall good condition. There are some light scratches to the surface and fading to the patina in areas. There is expected wear and fading to the patina on the underside.
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