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Up for sale is a beautiful, late Qing Dynasty, Chinese bronze tripod censer, featuring a classic bombé form, integrated mammiform tripod feet, and elegant raised dual bridge handles.
The underside features a crisp, recessed 16-character apocryphal mark: “大明宣德 五年監督 工部官臣 吳邦佐造” (“Great Ming, Xuande Reign, fifth year [1430 CE]. Supervised by Official/Minister of the Ministry of Public Works. Made by Wu Bangzuo”). The censer has a substantial presence and a decent, solid weight for its size, characteristic of quality historical bronze castings.
- Origin: China
- Date: Late Qing Dynasty (Late 19th Century)
- Material: Bronze
- Technique: Handcast
- Features: 16-Character Seal (Apocryphal Mark), Handcast, Tripod Feet, Dual Bridge Handles
- Dimensions incl. Handles (approx.): 5.1 x 3.1 inches (13 x 8 cm)
- Weight: 1.48 lbs (0.671 kg)
The censer has an attractive, dark chocolate brown patina with highly decorative mottled verdigris and green oxidation spotting. The interior shows a heavy, rich encrustation from age and historical use. No structural cracks or repairs detected. Please review all high-resolution photos;stand not included.
