The whole body is of an excellent copper casting, with a flat rimmed round mouth extending into a beamed neck and sloping shoulders. Both sides have dragon handles and an oblate abdominal which gradually slims downwards. At its base, the mark, Made in the Xuande Period of the Ming Dynasty, is written across three rows. The bottom reveals a beautiful golden copper whilst the outer wall is of a deep maroon coloration. As this item has aged, its mottled appearance has resulted in a breathtaking display of light and shadow.

D: 11 cm
W: 1041g

Excellent pure copper with a relatively good color. A round mouth with a flat rim extending into a beam neck. Slightly flat drum abdominal and a flat bottom. Held up by three legs, the bottom displays the mark, Made in the Xuande Period of the Ming Dynasty written across three rows. Nicely colored, straight inscriptions weave densely around the body. Solid, heavy copper emits a bright chestnut shine whilst contours run in accord with the item's scale. I could be said that this censer is superbly proportioned.

D: 12.5 cm
W: 930 g

Refined copper casting of medium thickness. It has a round mouth with a flat rim, sloping shoulders, and a pair of dragon-shaped ears positioned on either side. Meanwhile, a drooping abdominal gradually slims downwards. The bottom is flat and rests on a circular foot. On the bottom is written in three rows, Made in the Xuande Period of the Ming Dynasty. The censer is various shades of bright golden chestnut coloration. Within the Dragon Ears Censer style, this is a classic item.

D: 11 cm
W: 990 g

The whole body is made of solid and heavy, refined copper. This censer has a round mouth with a protruding rim that merges into a pair of skyward pointing ears. There is a beam neck with sloping shoulders which extend into a flat drum abdominal. Held up by three legs, the bottom reveals four characters in a square frame which, from right to left, read Made in the Xuande Period. Along the edge of the rim and ears, the plump contour meanders wonderfully. The full body emerges as a firm and steady display, bristling with confidence.

D: 14.5 cm
W: 1250 g

The copper is meticulously refined and feels heavy whilst the lip of the censer's round mouth inclines inwards. The neck is vertical whilst the drum abdominal dramatically tapers off. It rests on a circular foot, where the four characters of the manufacturer's seal are written F.ng Xi.ng Jing Ji.ng in two rows on the bottom. It is a bowl censer of classical beauty and elegance. The lines are simple and the drum abdominal is high. This item is of a bright maroon coloring. It truly warms the heart and refreshes the mind.

D: 16 cm
W: 2374 g

The whole body is sedately bright and smooth whilst the mouth is round with a protruding rim. A pair of bridge-shaped ears can be found on the edge of the mouth. The mouth's edge flows into a beam neck and a gently tapering drum abdominal. The piece is supported by three legs. The bottom bears a square framed mark with Xuande written in a horizontal script. The inscription, read from right to left, is written in square, evenly distributed characters. The shape and the scale of the censer are in perfect harmony. Since this item has bridge ears shaped like a tiger's eyes, it is therefore aptly referred to as being Tiger Eye Bridge Eared.

D: 11 cm
W: 1304 g

The copper is meticulously smooth with a rouge complexion. The wide, low body of the item make it an imposing and, indeed, rare and beautiful piece. The whole body has a round mouth with a flat rim, a beam neck, and a wide abdominal which gently tapers off. The bottom features a wide circular foot which has a slightly smaller diameter than the mouth. From the outer wall protrude a pair of cylindrical halberd blade ears. On the bottom is written in three rows of characters Made in the Xuande Period of the Ming Dynasty. Halberd Blade censers originally represented peace and stability and were used by the Board of Punishments. This particular bright, patternless item will leave people in awe.

D: 18 cm
W: 3335 g

This censer has a chestnut colored exterior with a reddish inside. The mouth is round with a flat rim. The shoulders slope into a drooping abdominal which is slightly flattened. A pair of elephant heads adorn the sides of the outer wall representing peace and tranquility. The bottom is a wide circular foot which is almost the same diameter as the mouth. On the bottom is written Yu Tang Q.ng Wan in two rows. Due to the classically beautiful color, this censer would be a dignified item which can be displayed on one's desk.

D: 11.9 cm
W: 1213 g

Superior quality copper radiating a deep chestnut color. The whole body has a round mouth with a flat rim and shoulders that slope into a hanging abdominal. A pair of handles are on either side of the outside wall. The abdominal dramatically tapers off and the bottom is supported by three legs. At the bottom, inside a square frame, are the characters Xiu Xu. J.. This censer has a fat abdominal with a round, sagging belly held up by three fat legs. The delicate handles add to the graceful beauty of the piece, making so as that those who hold it feel that they cannot put it down.

D: 9 cm
W: 709 g

Made of pure copper with a heavy, solid feel. Maroon in coloration as if enshrouded by rosy clouds, the whole body has a round mouth topped with a flat rim. The shoulders are sloping with a drooping abdominal. A pair of ears protrude from the sides. The abdominal dramatically tapers off whilst three legs support the body. At the bottom, two rows of characters in a square frame read Shang G. Sh.n Ren. The censer comes with the original three-legged Drifting Cloud style stand. This precious censer's dignified model and elegant lines complement perfectly with the rising spirit of the ears and the stout legs.

D: 12.7 cm
W: 1486 g、854 g (stand)

The wonderful coloration is like that of a birchleaf pear. It has a round mouth with protruding rimmed edges and an oblique abdominal with a drooping belly. A pair of ears adorn the sides. Three legs extend from the underneath. On the bottom, two rows of characters, Sh. Ji. G. Zhi, are displayed in a square frame. This censer has skilfull lines and a graceful appearance. It is unlike other censers with its own individual style.

D: 10.2 cm
W: 987 g

Made from refined copper casting, this item has a sleek, maroon-colored look. The mouth is round with a flat rim and the shoulders slope into a drooping abdominal. The shoulder line is higher than the drum abdominal section's line. Two lion heads on the sides serve as ears. The abdominal tapers off on the inside. In the middle of the wide circular foot is a square frame with the characters S.ng Yue L.. It is a circular, curved censer with thick casting, providing an elegant visual impression.

D: 11.2 cm
W: 1411 g

Refined copper casting. The mottled mix of leather and chestnut colors supply a lovely visual impression. The mouth is round with a flat rim and the sloping shoulders merge into a wide abdominal. Two ears protrude from the shoulders. Whilst the outside wall is decorated in Begonia style with sumptuous and lively Arabic writing, three legs extend from the underneath. At the bottom is a square frame displaying in two rows of characters, Made in the Zhengde Period. The plump body and the upward rising ears are in harmony with the contours of the hanging abdominal section, making it a perfectly balanced item.

D: 9 cm
W: 677 g

The copper is smooth with a chestnut coloration while the inside is of a dark brown. It has a round mouth with a protruding rim. On the edge of the rim is a pair of skyward ears. The beam neck is short whilst the gently slimming abdominal section is flat and wide. There are three legs at the bottom as well as the mark, Made in the Xuande Period of the Ming Dynasty, in a square frame. The inscription is written in wide, evenly-spaced characters which wander like lines through jade. This item's simple yet elegant character, even though it has no decorative pattern, will make people ruminate time and again, like an echo in an empty valley.

D: 21 cm
W: 3124 g

Made of pure, thick and heavy copper. Yellowish-brown serves as the base color for this item whilst specks of gold fragmentally decorate the outside wall. Its body of rosy, cloud speckled gold will really knock people over. The mouth is round with an inclining rim and its beam neck slopes into a flat and round abdominal. The outer wall of the abdominal section has a pair of Chi dragons. These Chi dragons appear to be climbing whilst their bodies flow onto the outside wall, adding to the item's elegant style. The abdominal tapers off inside and the body is supported by three legs. The bottom reveals the mark Made in the Xuande Period. This item is of excellent copper casting and is a spectacularly elegant ornament. The gold specks and Chi dragons add to what is already a magnificent item.

D: 16 cm
W: 3125 g

The censer features a pure bronze body with waxed-brown skin. Geometric patterns are carved on the protruding outer rim of the flat square mouth. With dropped shoulders and a vertical abdominal, a pair of Ban ears adorns either side of the shoulders. Four short legs extend from underneath the body. On the bottom, two rows of four characters Elegant Trinket Full of Charm are written in Seal Script and displayed in a square frame. This beautiful censer has an unique design with both straight and curved contours, making it an exceptional vessel.

L: 9.7 cm
W: 1202 g

Made from refined bronze with a reddish chestnut-colored coat, the piece is gracefully charming. The mouth is round with a slanted rim that extends into a beamed neck and a deep belly, while a pair of Halberd handles adorns the sides. The ears are slightly raised, exuding a sense of vitality. The circular bottom is held up by three short legs. The words, Qing Feng Dui Yin, are embossed in Seal Script across two rows in a square frame on the bottom. The beautifully styled bronze censer has glossy exterior. The deep abdominal and halberd handles seem to be engaged in a profound dialogue, conveying the praise. This is the only worthy work in both ancient times and the present.

D: 11.7 cm
W: 1577 g

The bronze body has a waxed-colored glossy exterior with a flat square rim, a beam neck, dropped shoulders and a squared circular abdominal. A pair of Ruyi ears with simple contours is positioned on either side of the neck. The round bottom is held up by four legs turned outward, giving off the appearance of water droplets. At the bottom, embossed a square frame, are the characters Song Yue Lu written in Seal Script. This bronze censer features a deep abdominal with an appearance that is similar to the sacrificial vessels of the Shang and Zhou Dynasties. Simple yet elegant, it features an exquisite image of abstract lines.

L: 10.9 cm
W: 1786 g

Made with golden bronze, the censer has a solid feel in hand. The purplish-red body shows patches of peeling. This piece consists of a flat and round mouth and a cylindrical belly with three sets of begonia blessings on the walls. The pattern of blessings are filled with precious adornments and an embossed Arabic script. The flat bottom is held up by three short Drifting Cloud legs. On the bottom, embossed are two lines of four-character Seal Script read Made in the Zhengde Period in Chinese. The overall style of the censer is modest and simple. With the use of Arabic script for decoration, the piece deepens the reminiscence of ancient times.

D: 8.5 cm
W: 797 g

Cast in refined bronze, the censer features a maroon-colored coat. This vessel is comprised of three sections - the lid, the censer, and the base. The lid is in a bowl shape with an oval opening. The rim angles outward with a wide lip. The abdominal wall features hollowed-out patterns of dragons and phoenixes. A dragon sits proudly on top of the slightly flat lid. Broad lips cover the rim of the oval mouth. The body features wide shoulders, a wide belly that sharply narrows into a high cinched waist and a circular foot angling outward. The handles are made in the form of two beasts decorating either side of the abdominal wall. The seawater cloud dragon patterns on the outer walls are made with the high relief technique. The outer walls of the circular feet are embossed with a circle of lotus petal patterns. On the bottom, the Chinese characters for Made in the Qianlong Period are inscribed in seal script and divided across two lines. The base features a straight neck and angled belly. On abdominal walls are reliefs of lotus petal patterns. The base is held up by four short legs. This censer is elaborately decorated, bearing a vigorous style. It is indeed a treasure worthy of the royalties.

L: 13.1 cm
W: 1973 g

Fine quality pure bronze with a dark brown textured skin covering the entire surface, beautiful with classic elegance. The piece has a round opening, a narrowed neck and a round abdominal. A pair of round halberd handles extend from either side. From below the abdominal section, it gradually narrows onto a round foot, the diameter of which is much smaller than that of the opening. On the bottom, the four characters, Treasure of the Ancient World, are written in seal script across two rows and embossed in a square frame. Also attached to the censer are a round base and graceful contours, all held up by three short legs. Not only does this delicate censer ingeniously pair a narrow circular foot and round base, the piece also exudes a celestial sense of beauty and harmony.

D: 10.3 cm
W: 512 g、161 g (stand)

Cast in fine bronze with a chestnut red body, the piece is smooth and serene. The round opening with a raised rim drops smoothly down to a round abdominal. From below the abdominal section, it gradually narrows into a round bottom supported by three bestial legs. On the bottom, the three rows of characters, Made in the Xuande Period of the Ming Dynasty, are written across three lines in regular script and are embossed in a square frame. The bronze censer has a spherical abdominal with three plump bestial legs supporting the entire weight of the piece. Cleverly, the delicate outline of the round opening with a raised rim cancels out the overall weighty look. In other words, the entire piece prevails through its contours. It is a highly artistic vessel for incense burning.

D: 6.5 cm
W: 572 g

Beautiful quality pure bronze with a crab-shell like green skin. A round opening with a flat rim drops down smoothly from the straight neck. A pair of dragon handles reach out from either side of the neck and abdominal section, showing simple and graceful contours. A flat drum abdominal gradually narrows into a wide, round, outward turning foot. On the bottom, the three rows of characters, Made in the Xuande Period of the Ming Dynasty, are written across three lines in regular script and are embossed in a square frame. The diameter of the opening is quite proportional to that of the round foot. Due to the curves of the flat drum abdominal, the piece gives off a calm and solemn look. This abstract outline is precisely what captures the heart of collectors.

D: 14 cm
W: 1845 g

Made with sturdy bronze, the piece feels solid in the hand. The censer has a round opening with a flat rim and a cylindrical abdominal. On the walls of the abdominal are three sets of extravagant blessings in Begonia style with Arabic carvings. The vessel has a flat base supported by three Short Cloud style legs. On the bottom, the four characters Made in the Zhengde Period are written across two lines in seal script and are embossed in a square frame in the middle. This censer is an exceptional vessel with classic color, elegant shape and detailed placement of contours.

D: 8.5 cm
W: 755 g

Fine quality pure bronze with a purplish red body, it is a decent and classic beauty. This piece has a round opening with a flat, inward slanting rim, a narrowed neck and a round abdominal. Extending out from either side of the abdominal is a pair of Ruyi ears, followed by a round base supported by three short legs. On the bottom, the four characters, Plaything of the Jade Hall, are written across two lines of seal script and are embossed in a square frame. It is a censer of beautiful coloration and a rich glow. The perceived gravity of the abdominal dropping downward and ending with the three stout legs gives the piece the perfect proportionality.

D: 14.5 cm
W: 1933 g

The rich and pure piece with purplish red skin is beautiful and princely. It starts with a round opening and flat rim on top before narrowing at the neck into a round abdominal. A pair of elephant-head ears with relief carvings embellish either side of the neck. With big flappy ears, long and pointy curved tusks, a curved nose and glaring eyes, the piece captures both the form and spirit of the animal. The slightly flat drum abdominal narrows into a round, outward facing foot. On the bottom, the four-characters Made in the Xuande Period are written in seal script and embossed in a square frame in the middle. This censer also includes a round stool base comprised of five Ruyi clouds. The piece is round, thick and solid with the elephant head adding more solemnity. However, the lightness of the flower-shaped base minimizes the heaviness of the censer, eliminating all doubts of visual imbalance. With such thought gone into the design, the piece embodies perfect proportion and harmony.

D: 14.2 cm
W: 2475 g、1057 g (stand)

This bronze censer has a golden tint that glistens and is silky smooth. The piece has a round opening with flat rim, a narrowed neck and a deep round abdominal. A pair of Ruyi handles extend out from either side of the neck and abdominal. The abdominal narrows onto a round base supported by three small legs. On the bottom, the three-characters, The Xuande Period, are written in seal script and embossed horizontally in a square frame in the middle. The censer has a plumpness with contrasting Ruyi ears on either side and complementary distinct contours. This model is a rare piece due to the three-character inscriptions made in the Xuande Period.

D: 11.3 cm
W: 2357 g

Made of pure bronze with a tawny bronze skin, the piece has a rich color that shines beautifully. It starts with a round opening with flat rim before narrowing at the neck into a drum abdominal. A pair of Ban handles extend out from either side of the neck and the abdominal. The drum abdominal is slightly flat with a round base that continues onto three small legs. On the bottom, the four-characters Forever the Treasure of the Precious Abode are written across two lines in seal script and embossed horizontally in a square frame in the middle. This censer also includes a base comprised of three curled Ruyi clouds. The entire piece is even and smooth with graceful contours.

D: 11 cm
W: 1220 g、 650 g (stand)

Fine quality pure bronze with a yellowish brown skin that emanates a great sense of age. The piece has a round opening with a pair of bridge handles lifted from the rim. This proceeds into a cinched neck and a round abdominal that narrows sharply into a round base with three small legs. On the bottom, the six-characters, Made in the Xuande Period of the Ming Dynasty, are written in seal script and are embossed in a square frame in the middle. The style is straight and neat with power and depth. As dynamic arcs follow lines of graceful curves, this censer really is a beautiful vessel, full of charm.

D: 14.7 cm
W: 1225 g

Made with thick and solid bronze with purplish red skin, this piece is elegant yet solemn. It starts with a round opening and flat rim before narrowing at the neck into a drum abdominal. A pair of Ban handles extend out from either side of the neck and the abdominal. This censer has a slightly flattened round abdominal and a round base supported by three small legs. On the bottom, two characters, Precious Tripod, are written in seal script and are embossed in a square frame. Through the fat abdominal and legs, this bronze censer gives out the charm of plump and perfect roundness.

D: 9.5 cm
W: 872 g

Thin walls made of hard material with a leathery, wax covered surface, intricate and serene. Starting with a round mouth, a closed neck curves down from the shoulders into a round abdominal before tightening up again toward the bottom and finishing with a circular bearing ring. Twin cylindrical halberd shaped handles can be seen on each side of the shoulders. The lines of the handles intertwine in an elegant yet powerful manner. Stamped on the bottom in the middle are the words Zhong Xiang in Zhuanti style characters. The entire vessel is simple and natural with an elegant charm.

D: 9.1 cm
W: 1008 g

Exquisite bronze with red, purple coloration that exudes an aura of elegance and nobility. The censer features a round mouth, flared lip, abundant shoulders, and a deep abdominal flanked by two ornamental ring handles. The abdominal gradually closes downwards towards a slightly concave round base. In the center are the four characters, Yu Tang Zhen Wan, written in Yang Wen calligraphy. This bronze censer's plump form and many circular contours express an exquisite aesthetic.

D: 9.6 cm
W: 2415 g

A pair of bronze censers sharing a similar style to one another. These meticulously crafted bronze works come in a color redolent of Buddhist sculpture and are decorated with gilt. They feature a flat mouth, narrow neck, low shoulders, drum abdominal, round base, and and three tapered, cylindrical legs. At the center of the base are the six characters, Made in the Xuande Period of Ming Dynasty, arranged in two rows and columns. The mouths of the censers are flanked by two decorative dragons whose backs are facing outward to serve as handles. These dragons have their four paws gripping the rim of the censer's mouth and feature slender bodies, protruding spins, structured scales, and two-pronged tails. The mighty yet mysterious dragons feature lion noses, horns, spindle eyes, and long whiskers, imbuing these works with a unique quality. Most bronze censers are created in a minimalist style and Qing censers also echo the aesthetic values of their era. Aside from its simplicity and elegance, this pair of bronze censers push artistic boundaries with their unique dragon handles and gilt decorations, giving the work its luxurious quality. This is what sets these censers apart from other works of their kind.

D: 15.5 cm
W: 2530 g、W: 2180 g

Polished bronze censer with a uniform brown color and sleek texture. This work features a rectangular mouth, flat ribbon-like lip, square abdominal, and a pair of square halberd shaped handles. The lower abdominal curves inward where it meets the base, which features four L shaped legs. On the bottom are the four characters, Shan Xing Zhuo Qi, written across two lines in seal script. Unlike most censers, this piece does not feature a round body, but a square one, making this piece rather rare. Furthermore, this piece is one of a private collection, making it even more exclusive.

L: 10.3 cm
W: 920 g

Solid bronze censer with a ripe chestnut color and elegant form. The work features a round mouth with thick lips, narrow neck, and round abdominal. The neck is short, creating a concave space between the mouth and shoulder, which is flanked by two beast handles. Towards the bottom, the abdominal rapidly closes into the round base, where three tapered cylindrical legs support the structure. On the bottom are the three characters, Fei Yun Ge, written in graceful and handsome calligraphy. The beast handles are crafted in a delicate, refined, and orderly fashion, making this work aesthetically pleasing.

D: 15.5 cm
W: 4246 g

Fine quality pure bronze with a chestnut colored body and contrasting brown patches, truly a feast for the eyes. The piece has a round opening with a flat rim, a cinched neck and a flat drum abdominal that narrows into a round, outward facing foot. On the bottom, the four-characters, Made in the Xuande Period, are written in seal script and embossed in a square frame. This bronze censer features a pair of dragon handles on each side, a round foot with cinched waist and a round base supported by three short cloud legs. With distinct curves, a delicate style and a true classical form, this piece is an excellent model amongst other dragon handle, round foot censers.

D: 14.5 cm
W: 1874 g、888 g (stand)

Fine quality bronze with glowing chestnut colored skin. The piece consists of a plate-like opening, a narrowed neck, a flat round abdominal and a round base supported by three short elephant legs. On the bottom, the four-characters, Precious Toy to be Kept Forever, are written in seal script and embossed in a square frame. The elegant bronze censer features three distinct lines formed by the rim of the plate-like opening and the concave contour where the neck narrows. Such beautiful curves are precisely the most important characteristic of the Li Style censer.

D: 10.6 cm
W: 823 g

Delicate bronze with chestnut red skin, the piece is smooth with a solemn resonance. It starts with a round opening, a flat rim and a cylindrical abdominal with a pair of Kui dragon handles extending out from the abdominal area before narrowing gradually at the bottom onto a round foot. On the bottom, the four characters, Study Hall of Swaying Willows, are written across two lines in seal script and are embossed in a square frame in the middle. There are two wide stripes on the wall near the opening and at the bottom. Below the top stripe is a circle of Ruyi clouds. Above the bottom stripe is a circle of lotus petals. In addition to the stylish contours, this vessel charms with its distinct Ruyi style lotus petals.

D: 10.9 cm
W: 1197 g

Pure quality bronze with a blushing red surface and dark brown patches. On the bottom, a more reddish, yellow bronze is visible. The entire piece is glowing, smooth and tender. Starting with the round opening, the lip is slanted slightly inward yet is still round and smooth. Moving down, there is a narrowed neck, a round abdominal and a pair of assuming capricorn heads with pointy noses on either side of the neck. On the bottom, the eight characters, Made in the Xuande Period by Wu Bang Zuo, are written across two lines of regular script and are embossed in a rectangular frame. The strokes of the calligraphy are smooth and the form is both delicate and beautiful. This bronze censer is simple with soft lines, yet bold with its perfect roundness, especially with the beautiful and lively elephant heads imbuing it with charm and spirit.

Wu Bang Zuo was a famous bronze craftsman during the Xuande Period, although his date of birth and death are unknown. It is said that not only was he the official supervisor of the craftsmen, but also the designer of all the different styles and colors of the censers. Wu Bang Zuo made a great amount of bronze vessels for the royal and common temples. At the same time, he illegally made some bronze censers for sale, too. His bronze censers are absolutely exquisite and widely cherished.

D: 10.5 cm
W: 659 g

Made with solid bronze, this beautiful yet simple piece has a fine skin and dark pear coloration. It starts with a plate-like opening with raised rim, narrowed neck and full shoulders, followed by a flat drum abdominal and a round base supported by three small short legs. On the bottom, the four characters, Plaything of the Jade Hall, are written across two lines in seal script and are embossed in a square frame. This elegant and solid bronze censer exhibits the principal rules of harmony with its form and contours. It therefore possesses a fitting aesthetic essence for censers.

D: 9 cm
W: 899 g

Smooth and fine with tea colored skin, this beautiful and elegant censer feels solid in the hand. Starting from the top is a round opening with a raised rim and full shoulders, followed by a round abdominal that narrows gradually into a shallow round foot. On the bottom, two characters, Elegant Plaything, are written in seal script and embossed in a rectangular frame. The unadorned censer has a simple elegance with ever-changing curves, leaving behind a lingering charm.

D: 8.2 cm
W: 741 g

Fine quality bronze with chestnut colored skin, smooth and glowing. The piece has a round opening with a pair of bow-shaped bridge handles protruding from the rim. The outline of the bridge handles flows delicately. Below the rim is a narrowed neck and bent shoulders. The wall of the abdominal is made in the shape of six sunflower petals, giving the vessel a lively and plump sense of nature. Under the round bottom supported by three small legs, the three characters, Hall of Swaying Willows, are written across two lines in seal script and are embossed in a square frame in the middle.

D: 10 cm
W: 762 g

Dense and solid bronze, the censer has a pear colored facade with a hint of red amidst the brown. It is stately and strong piece consisting of a round opening with a flat rim, narrowed neck and shoulders that drop into a flat round abdominal. Below the abdominal, it gradually narrows onto a round base with three small legs. On the bottom, the four characters, Made in the Xuande Period, are written in seal script and are embossed horizontally in a square frame. A pair of square-ish Ban handles extend out from either side of the censer. Along with the plump legs and drooped abdominal, these elements give the bronze censer a heavy and solid look that leaves viewers in awe.

D: 12.7 cm
W: 1764 g

Fine quality pure bronze, glistening with gold like scrolls of Tibetan scripture. The piece has a round opening with a raised rim. A pair of bridge handles pull out from either side of the rim, as lively and beautiful as that of a jade belt. Below the rim is a short neck and shoulders that drop straight to a drooped abdominal, followed by a round base supported by three small legs. On the bottom, the six characters, Made in the Xuande Period of the Ming Dynasty, are written across three lines in seal script and are embossed in a square frame.

D: 12.5 cm
W: 955 g