Li-type incense burner, Chinese, ceremonial vessel, Ming style Ming 1368–1644, Qing 1644–1911, Xuande 1426–1435, antidated signatures. Cast in golden-red bronze with light reddish-brown patina. Flattened low body with twig-shaped handles and low legs. Signed. 18th century, China. Vessel censer. Height 13 cm, diameter 26 cm, depth 6.5 cm., A low, rounded three-legged vessel with two upward-curving handles sits on a reflective surface; the vessel's exterior shows a brownish-bronze patina with areas of darker greenish and golden tones, and the interior appears dark with hints of green; the background is a smooth light gray.
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Li-type incense burner, Chinese, ceremonial vessel, Ming style Ming 1368–1644, Qing 1644–1911, Xuande 1426–1435, antidated signatures. Cast in golden-red bronze with light reddish-brown patina. Flattened low body with twig-shaped handles and low legs. Signed. 18th century, China. Vessel censer. Height 13 cm, diameter 26 cm, depth 6.5 cm., A low, rounded three-legged vessel with two upward-curving handles sits on a reflective surface; the vessel's exterior shows a brownish-bronze patina with areas of darker greenish and golden tones, and the interior appears dark with hints of green; the background is a smooth light gray.

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Li-type incense burner Chinese ceremonial vessel Ming style Ming 1368–1644 Qing 1644–1911 Xuande 1426–1435 antidated signatures Cast golden-red bronze light reddish-brown patina Flattened low body twig-shaped handles low legs Signed 18th century China Vessel censer Height 13 cm diameter 26 cm depth 6.5 cm low rounded three-legged vessel two upward-curving handles sits reflective surface vessel's exterior brownish-bronze patina areas darker greenish golden tones interior dark hints green background smooth light gray.

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