Very rare Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) bronze incense burner / bowl having a constricted neck, flanked by a pair of twisted handles, with a drum belly and three articulated feet. The patinated body has a delicate floral relief textured repeat pattern design. Base bears possible four-character Xuande mark in seal script. [5 1/8 x 12 (dia) inches]. Age-appropriate wear; imperfections.