A Chinese patinated bronze tripod censer 铜香炉一颗 Xuande mark, 18th century or earlier 宣德款 十八世纪或更早 Of compressed bombe form with thick vertical loop handles, all on three tapered feet, four-character "Xuande" cast mark to the underside, the metal of reddish-gold tone with rich chestnut-brown patinaweight: 3,282 grams (H: 5 3/4 in., Dia: 7 1/4 in.)Qty: (1)PROVENANCE: Acquired from Gump's, San Francisco by the parents of the present owner, January 8, 1972