A few examples of appraisal values for
BRONZE CHINESE MARKS

• Bronze Dou Chinese, possibly
  Bronze Dou Chinese, possibly Warring States period, BC 476-221, olive-brown patina with areas of green and ocher, interior with green and ultramarine patination, flattened ovoid with wide flared finial, ring handles, flared foot with two-character marks on exterior and interior, 7-1/4 in.,
• CHINESE BRONZE CENSER. Xuande mark.
  CHINESE BRONZE CENSER. Xuande mark. - 3 1/4 in. high. ????
• CHINESE BRONZE CENSER Qianlong
  CHINESE BRONZE CENSER Qianlong six character mark. - 7 in. long.
• CHINESE BRONZE RECTANGULAR
  CHINESE BRONZE RECTANGULAR CENSER. Xuande mark - 6 in. long.
• CHINESE BRONZE CENSER Xuande
  CHINESE BRONZE CENSER Xuande mark. Bomb?-form body with two upright-form handles. - 5 1/4 in. diam.
• CHINESE BRONZE
  CHINESE BRONZE CENSERsix-character seal mark to underside; 4 1/4 inches diameter Condition:
• CHINESE BRONZE CENSER Xuande six
  CHINESE BRONZE CENSER Xuande six character mark. Bomb? body flanked by two elephant-head form handles. - 5 in. diam. ??????
• A Chinese bronze ''gold splash''
  A Chinese bronze ''gold splash'' incense burner cast marks to base approx. 19 cm across.
• CHINESE BRONZE CENSER, XUANDE
  CHINESE BRONZE CENSER, XUANDE MARK This small bronze censor was cast in the early 19th century and has a stout body with three pointed feet. It??s circular in shape and has two inscriptions. One is a symbol and is seen on its center underside. the other is writing and is located on the front center top of its body. It is speckled green from age. D: 5.1 by 2 in (12.78 by 5.08 cm) Condition: Appears to be in perfect condition with no sign of restoration or damage evident.
• TWO BRONZE CENSERS XUANDE AND
  TWO BRONZE CENSERS XUANDE AND ZHENWAN MARKS ?????? ??????????????one of archaic ge form, with three feet forming the bulbous body, flanked on both sides with a pair of mythical beast heads as knob handles, the base cast with a six-character Xuande mark in recessed panel; the other of open bulbous form with cast lion mask handles, the base cast with 'Zhen Wan (Precious Plaything)' mark(2)16.5cm and 18.5cm diameters; 1409g and 1225g
• Chinese Bronze Ink BoxFinely etched
  Chinese Bronze Ink BoxFinely etched depicting figures under an ancient tree raised on short foot ring bearing three character mark 1.75''H X 3''D.Private collection Rochester Hills Michigan.
• CHINESE ENGRAVED BRONZE CENSER,
  CHINESE ENGRAVED BRONZE CENSER, XUANDE MARK Ming Dynasty or later, cast bronze, of compressed globular form, the exterior relief decorated with two dragons pursuing a flaming pearl, on a scrolling cloud ground, raised on three legs, cast six-character mark to underside, 5"h x 10"dia
• Chinese bronze censer, beast-head
  Chinese bronze censer, beast-head handles, etched dragon and phoenix, base with two etched dragons flanking a recessed rectangle with six-character mark for Xuande (1426-1435), 20th century, 3-1/4 x 7 x 6 in. Uneven patina, interior corrosion, one 1/2 in. patched area on side. Private Collection, Sewickley, Pennsylvania.
• LARGE CHINESE BRONZE CENSER
  LARGE CHINESE BRONZE CENSER Xuande seal mark. Cast with a qilin rat and flowering prunus decoration. - 13 in. high 17 in. long.
• CHINESE BRONZE CENSER, SIGNED,
  CHINESE BRONZE CENSER, SIGNED, DRAGONSChinese bronze censer with dragon form handles. Ming dynasty six-character mark under base. Excellent condition with minor wear. Measures 3 3/4" diameter.
• CHINESE BRONZE OFFICIAL SEAL
  CHINESE BRONZE OFFICIAL SEAL Inscribed with Qianlong mark and of the period. - 3 1/2 in. long.
• CHINESE GOLD INLAID BRONZE
  CHINESE GOLD INLAID BRONZE BOWLmarked to underside, decorated with Arabic scripts, resting on a base 6 inches high; 5 1/2 inches wide Condition:
• Chinese Bronze ''Hu'' attributed to
  Chinese Bronze ''Hu'' attributed to Western Zhou Dynasty 11'' repair on base.
• CHINESE BRONZE PLANTER WITH
  CHINESE BRONZE PLANTER WITH DRAGON MARKlate Qing dynasty, kidney shaped on four legged base, in relief design of auspicious symbols, 4 x 14-3/4 in. Condition: rubbing at high relief areas, surface accretion
• Chinese Bronze TLV Mirror Chinese a
  Chinese Bronze TLV Mirror Chinese a recast bronze mirror in the Han Dynasty style having a pierced hemispherical knob enclosed by four barbed ruyi heads and a grooved square issuing four T motifs each flanked by two raised bosses the remainder of the field cast with four L and V motifs interspersed with four directional animals and winged immortals in linear relief all enclosed by an inscription band the wide band cast with stylized scrolls and dog-tooth pattern unmarked; dia. 7.75 in. (19.69 cm). Condition: One side with dark patina. Dings throughout.Special Auction Notes: U.S bidders may pay with cash personal check money order bank check or wire transfer. Bidders outside the U. S. will be required to pay by wire transfer. No credit cards accepted. Bidders unknown to Cowan??Ts may be asked to provide additional personal identity or banking information.Please register early to allow sufficient time for bidder approval.
• CHINESE BRONZE & SILVER INLAY
  CHINESE BRONZE & SILVER INLAY CENSER SHI SOU MARKChinese bronze censer with silver inlay and 2 figural handles. Two character Shi Sou mark to the underside. 2 1/4"H x 5 1/4"W including handles. Small hole and some oxidation at top of base, approximately 3/4" repair to bowl.
• A Chinese bronze circular plaque
  A Chinese bronze circular plaque engraved Xuande mark possibly Ming Dynasty the top cast in low relief with warriors in a landscape with 'leiwen' ground the reverse with with four characters 14.75ins. - cracked Estimate ?150-250 There is a 13.5cm long crack extending from the rim into the body with some slight losses along its path there is some wear to the engraved decoration on the figures otherwise in good condition. FURTHER IMAGES ALREADY AVAILABLE AT WWW.GORRINGES.CO.UK Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?130
• CHINESE BRONZE JARDINIÈRE The
  CHINESE BRONZE JARDINIÈRE The underside with nine-character mark of square form two of the sides cast with lobed panels enclosing a phoenix or a dragon on fretwork ground the handles and collar decorated with fretwork on elephant-head feet. 9 3/4 x 13 1/2 x 10 1/2 in.
• A Chinese Bronze Censer with Warm
  A Chinese Bronze Censer with Warm Dark Brown Patina Marks of Xuande Period Rounded rectangular form with corner outer blades recessed neck and "U" shape handles raised on four stepped feet; warm dark brown patina. With "Da Ming Xuan De Nian Zhi" marks of Xuande period cast into the underside. Very fine hand engravings depicting mountains and seascape with architectural form on two sides and a warrior sharpening the sword in landscape on two sides. Overall measures apprx. 6-1/8"T x 6"L x 4-1/2"W.
• Bronze Bowl Chinese, flared foot
  Bronze Bowl Chinese, flared foot ring, multiple bands of geometric decoration, 4-1/2 x 13-1/8 in.,
• CHINESE GILT & PATINATED BRONZE
  CHINESE GILT & PATINATED BRONZE XUANDE MARK CENSER Chinese patinated bronze censer with gilt bronze border incised with dragon and Greek key motif, upon three feet with two dragon form handles, cast Xuande six character mark (1426-1435) to underside. 3.25" H x 5.25" W x 3.75" D. Provenance: Property from the Manhattan estate of Indrani Yogasundram, who lived in many different countries with her husband Yogaraj during his decades-long career as a Sri Lankan diplomat. In addition to the heirloom jewelry she possessed, Indrani acquired jewelry, art, and ornaments while stationed in China (1960-63), Sri Lanka (1963-65), and Iraq (1965-1967).
• CHINESE BRONZE CENSERwith
  CHINESE BRONZE CENSERwith six-character mark to underside; 9 inches wide; 11 1/4 inches high Condition:
• BRONZE DOUBLE-EAR BURNER, XUANDE
  BRONZE DOUBLE-EAR BURNER, XUANDE MARKOf compressed globular body rising from a short foot to an slightly everted rim, flanked with two vividly carved lion head on the shoulder, the base incised with six-character Xuande seal and mark. H: 4.7cm
• Silver Inlaid Bronze Brush Pot,
  Silver Inlaid Bronze Brush Pot, Teapot Chinese: teapot with duck-head spout, dragon-head handle, taotie mask panels, 2-1/4 in., minor corrosion, wear to patina; diamond-form brush pot, panels of bamboo, prunus, inscriptions, 3-3/4 in., inlay with minor loss and corrosion, three areas with possible repair/infill, each with two-character Shisou mark on base
• CHINESE YUNJIAN HU WENMING ZHI MARK
  CHINESE YUNJIAN HU WENMING ZHI MARK BRONZE CENSER Chinese patinated bronze censer of cylindrical form and cast with figures, deer, and cranes amongst a landscape, upon three stepped feet, incised Yunjian Hu Wenming zhi mark to underside, together with a fitted carved hardwood stand. Vessel: 3.25" H x 3.75" diameter.
• Bronze Censer Chinese, 19th
  Bronze Censer Chinese, 19th century, oval with waisted neck, lion head handles, four cloud-form feet, base with six-character Xuande mark in rectangular cartouche, wood lid with carnelian finial and wire inlay of taotie masks, oval wood stand, 5-3/8 x 5-1/2 x 3-3/8 in. total height,
• CHINESE BRONZE SQUARE CENSER Xuande
  CHINESE BRONZE SQUARE CENSER Xuande Dynasty mark and possibly of the period (15th c.), natural green and brown patination, trough-form with flaring rim and raised on four tubular legs, single ring handle with cloud decoration, approx. 4"h x 8"squ
• Silvery Bronze Mirror Chinese, Tang
  Silvery Bronze Mirror Chinese, Tang Dynasty (AD 618-907), scalloped border of birds around sinuous striding dragon, 7-3/4 in., with Certificate of Antiquity from Hong Kong Art Craft Merchants Association Limited,
• EARLY 19TH C. CHINESE BRONZE CENSER
  EARLY 19TH C. CHINESE BRONZE CENSER - MARKEDEarly 19th c. Chinese bronze censer. Well cast with a mark on the base. The mark is an unusual one with two dragons facing to characters in the center. SKU: 03075 Follow us on Instagram: @revereauctions Condition: Please contact us for a detailed condition report. Please note that the lack of a condition statement does not imply perfect condition. Email condition@revereauctions.com with any condition questions.
• CHINESE FLUTED BRONZE VASESix
  CHINESE FLUTED BRONZE VASESix character mark. 3 1/2 x 4 in. diam. Condition Minor wear and encrustations. Otherwise in good condition. Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
• THREE ASIAN BRONZE CENSERSThree
  THREE ASIAN BRONZE CENSERSThree Asian Bronze Censers, two with incised character marks to underside, one unmarked Dimensions: Ranging from 3 in. (7.6 cm.) to 11 in. (27.9 cm.) high Condition: