A large tripod bronze incense burner

Description:

China, Xuande mark surrounded by dragons on the base, Qing dynasty
D. 26,5 cm
Brass-coloured bronze, two applied handles on the rim. Weight: 3.851 kg.
Collection Klaus Nierhoff (1926 - 2011), acquired at Lempertz Köln, sale 572, 15 June 1979, lot 703 (old description and collection entry preserved) - Minor traces of age