Bronze Tripod Incense Burner with Upright Loop Handles, Xuande Period, Ming Dynasty (1426–1435)

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Dimensions & Weight: Length: 16.5 cm (6.50 in); Height: 8.5 cm (3.35 in); Weight: 1,619 g; 15th CenturyCondition & Provenance: Overall in good condition. The substantially cast bronze body retains a naturally developed reddish-brown and dark brown patina, with minor oxidation, rubbing, and surface wear consistent with age and use. The upright handles and three feet remain intact. The base bears a six-character seal mark reading Da Ming Xuande Nian Zhi. No obvious cracks or major deformation are visible. Provenance: Private Collection, California, USA.Description: Elegantly cast with a gently flared mouth, compressed rounded body, two upright loop handles, and three short feet, this incense burner displays the balanced proportions associated with Xuande-period bronze forms. The recessed base bears a six-character seal mark reading Da Ming Xuande Nian Zhi, meaning “Made during the Xuande reign of the Great Ming Dynasty.” Xuande bronze censers are celebrated for their substantial casting, restrained profiles, and richly developed surfaces, and they became an enduring model for later Chinese scholar’s bronzes. The present example is distinguished by its sturdy construction, harmonious silhouette, and layered reddish-brown patina, giving it a dignified presence appropriate for a scholar’s studio, incense ceremony, or refined collection of Chinese bronzes.

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