Chinese, 18th-19th century. A Qing dynasty bronze censer with Xuande mark, with carved hardwood cover and stand, white jade finial to lid; censer ht. 3.75 in. (without cover or stand), dia. 5.5 in., ht. 8.25 in. (with stand and cover).Acquired by the consignor's great grandfather, a Chicago banker, in the 1890s, as collateral for a personal loan.