A Chinese patinated bronze tripod censer xuande mark, probably 18th century Circular with wide collar, compressed globular body on short flared legs, the waist intentionally polished to contrast with the dark brown patina to base and neck. NOTE: For an 18th century censer with similar wide collar, compare the example sold Sotheby's London, November 6, 2013, lot 209; For an 18th century censer with similar intentional polishing to contrast the yellow metal with dark patination, compare the censer sold Christie's, Hong Kong, November 27, 2013, lot 3581. D: 5in., 12.5cm