A BRONZE TRIPOD INCENSE BURNER, 清代 「大明宣德年制」款 雙耳三足香爐 China, Qing dynasty. of compressed globular form with twin upright handles, partially gilded on three short tapering legs , the base with a six-character Xuande mark. D. (inner rim) 9.1cm Weight: 900g

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