Bidspirit auction | LARGE BRONZE GOLD SPLASHED CENSER

LARGE BRONZE GOLD SPLASHED CENSER AND STAND - Qing Dynasty, Ca. AD 1644 - 1912. > A substantial bronze censer of compressed globular form, rising from a short foot to a gently flared rim, set with a pair of loop handles at the shoulder. The surface is in rich deep brown tones and attractively embellished with irregular gold splashes (jin sa), creating a striking contrast across the body. The censer is accompanied by a fitted circular stand, similarly cast in bronze and echoing the form of the vessel, with a slightly stepped profile and a subtly shaped apron. The base bears a six-character Xuande mark. > Provenance: Private UK Collection. > > Size: 145mm x 260mm; Weight: 4.6kg > This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. >