A Chinese Gilt Bronze Incense Burner

Qing dynasty (1644-1912), 18th century, wide open mouth with slightly flared lip surmounted by a pair of upright arch handles, raised on three short tapered feet, with an apocryphal six character Xuande mark to underside, comes together with a carved stylized mallow flower wooden stand.

Censer 3 1/2 in., 7 1/4 in. diameter; with stand 4 7/8 in.

Private Collection, North Carolina

Good estate condition; wear to interior from use; scattered spots of discoloration to surface; wear to top of handles.