THREE CHINESE BRONZE CENSERS XUANDE MARK BUT QING DYNASTY finely cast with a compressed globular body rising from a short foot to a gently flared rim, set with a pair of lion-head handles, the base with an apocryphal six-character Xuande reign mark in a recessed rectangular panel, together with a similar smaller bowl, similar handles and seal mark; a similar sized bronze bowl, dark patination, plain angular lug handles, similar mark (3) (Dimensions: widths: 17cm, 12cm and 13.5cm) (Qty: 3)

(widths: 17cm, 12cm and 13.5cm)

Footnote: Provenance: From the collection of Sir Robert Stodart Lorimer, KBE (1864– 1929); thence by direct family descent & previously on loan to Kellie Castle Fife

Condition report: First Good overall appearance - Surface tarnishing and general wear as consistent with age and use Second similar condition, handles a bit finer and crisper Third, good patination, dirty, seal mark not overly clear, 6 small holes, old repairs