A 'sunspot' bronze censer


Qing dynasty Of typical 'bombé' shape with a waisted neck and flat mouth rim, the surfaces with irregular gold splashes, the sides set with opposing tabbed-loop handles, all raised atop three conical feet encircling the four character Xuande mark cast in seal script (wear to feet, traces of verdigris to some exterior surfaces). 7 1/2in (9cm) width over handles
|PurchasedHong Kong, 1980