Polished Bronze Censer, China, Ming dynasty style, compressed globular form with two looped "ear" handles on shoulder, resting on a short splayed stem foot, six-character Xuande mark on base, ht. 2 1/2, wd. 8 1/8 in. Estimate $2,000-3,000 some casting flaws, rusting particularly to interior, minor tarnishing. Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.