A few examples of appraisal values for
XUANDE SIX CHARACTER BRONZE DRAGON CENSER

• Bronze Dragon Censer Xuande Mark
  Bronze Dragon Censer Xuande Mark 18th Century Well cast with a pair of sinuous dragons wrapping along the exterior of the short bulging body their heads forming small knob-like handles on opposing sides slightly below the flat rim 7.7" (diameter) 19.5cm (diameter)
• Large Chinese Xuande-style,
  Large Chinese Xuande-style, bronze censer; the compressed form set on a low foot, with two chilong-handles; the body decorated with a pair of five-clawed dragons contesting a flaming pearl to other side in light relief; with a ruyi cloud border to the rim; some usual wear; W: 15 1/2" (handle to handle)
• 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.
• 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
• BRONZE CENSER WITH JADE HANDLE WOOD
  BRONZE CENSER WITH JADE HANDLE WOOD COVEROf a compressed archaic hu form supported on a slightly flared galleried foot, flanked with two detailly carved dragon handles, the exterior decorated with a horizontal band and the extended dragon tails carvings inrelief, accompanied with an openwork floral carving cover surmounted by the seated figure jade carving, the base with six characters Xuande seal and period. W:16.8cm, H:15cm
• CAST BRONZE 'DRAGON' CENSER 19TH
  CAST BRONZE 'DRAGON' CENSER 19TH CENTURY ??????? ???????the body of the censer encircled by a sinuous three-clawed dragon swirling above the waves in high relief, the base of the censer stamped a six-character 'Qi Yuan Zhang Shi Qing Shang' mark(1)24cm wideProvenance: formerly in a private Swiss collection, acquired in 1980s
• BRONZE CENSERThe censer of
  BRONZE CENSERThe censer of compressed globular form with a slightly everted mouth, supported on a spreading foot, the shoulder flanked with two beast-head handles, the base incised with six-character Xuande mark. H: 5.2cm
• 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 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 Qing Bronze Gold Splash
  Chinese Qing Bronze Gold Splash Censer on Stand 5.5''x7.5''. Bronze handled censer with six medallion motif of deer, crane, and warrior. Scattered gold splashes on exterior. Molded six character Xuande commemorative Ming mark with double dragons. Fine carved rosewood fitted stand. It measures 3.25'' tall by itself. It weighs 4.2 pounds without stand. Overall excellent condition. 19th century, Qing dynasty.
• 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.
• CHINESE BRONZE LIDDED CENSER, THE
  CHINESE BRONZE LIDDED CENSER, THE BODY WITH RAISEDCHINESE BRONZE LIDDED CENSER, the body with raised cartouche depicting two dragons facing each other in profile and having dragon handles, raised on three feet with cloud designs, conforming pierced domed lid having dragon handle, tributary Xuande mark on base (1426-1435). Height 6.5 inches.
• A Bronze Censer of circular form
  A Bronze Censer of circular form having raised decoration of two phoenix with animal head handles with ruffled footrim and six-character Xuande mark on the underside with associated pierce carved wood lid. Width over handles 7 inches.
• CHINESE BRONZE RECTANGULAR
  CHINESE BRONZE RECTANGULAR CENSER. Xuande mark - 6 in. long.
• A Chinese Bronze Censer with Warm
  A Chinese Bronze Censer with Warm Dark Brown Patina Xuande style 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" Xuande marks 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.
• CHINESE GILT BRONZE CENSER, QING
  CHINESE GILT BRONZE CENSER, QING DYNASTY A Chinese, bronze censer of similar dimension, shape, and material of a cauldron with thinner walls. A pair of small handles, carved with cloud scroll, join at the straight neck, with six Chinese characters on the underside marked "XUANDE MARK, MING D.". H: 2.2in.(5.5cm); D: 4.4in.(11.3cm) Condition: in good condition with some expected scratch & wear of gilt to the censer, especially to the mouth rim
• A Chinese Bronze Lidded Censer
  A Chinese Bronze Lidded Censer having polychrome enameled decoration to the rim with horned beast-form handles having Xuande six character mark to underside together with a Chinese export bowl with underglaze blue decoration and iron red overglaze decoration. Height of first 7 3/4 inches.
• A Chinese Patinated Bronze Censer
  A Chinese Patinated Bronze Censer Xuande mark but probably Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) bombé form with mask-tongue handles raised on a splayed foot ring finely relief decorated around the sides with raised cloud scrolls and incised foliage base with recessed cartouche bearing raised Xuande six character mark painted "collection" numbers: "99.10LF.54" height 3 1/4 in. width 5 1/2 in.
• CHINESE BRONZE CENSER WITH LID
  CHINESE BRONZE CENSER WITH LID AND STANDsix character Xuande reign mark to base, cylindrical form raised on three scrolled feet, with carved and pierced wood lid with jade or hardstone finial, carved wood ring form stand with recesses for feet, 5 x 3-1/2 in. diameter, height on stand 6 in. Condition: surface dirt and accretion, some spotting and discoloration to bronze, stand and lid with scattered scratches
• CHINESE BRONZE FOOTED CENSER,
  CHINESE BRONZE FOOTED CENSER, ATTRIBUTED QING DYNACHINESE BRONZE FOOTED CENSER, attributed Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), with dragon handles and featuring high relief figures, tributary six character Xuande mark on base (1426-1435). Dimensions: 6"H x 8.75" x 6.25".
• Kuang Hsu Bronze Covered
  Kuang Hsu Bronze Covered Dragon-Handled Brazier, fourth quarter 19th century, of patinated and parcel-gilt bronze, the body with bas-relief "Dragon and Phoenix" ornament, the cover with a seated Kylin as a finial, h. 15", w. 10-1/2", d. 9".
• CHINESE BRONZE 'DRAGON' VASE
  CHINESE BRONZE 'DRAGON' VASE Chinese bronze 'dragon' vase, bearing a six-character Xuande mark, Ming dynasty, height 5.375".
• CHINESE BRONZE LIDDED CENSER,
  CHINESE BRONZE LIDDED CENSER, TRI-FOOTED AND HAVINCHINESE BRONZE LIDDED CENSER, tri-footed and having squat circular body with dragon handles and conforming lid featuring a pierced dragon motif and finial. Tributary six-character Xuande period reign mark on base (1426-1435). Dimensions: 6.25"H x 6" x 4.5".
• CHINESE BRONZE LIDDED CENSER,
  CHINESE BRONZE LIDDED CENSER, TRI-FOOTED BODY WITHCHINESE BRONZE LIDDED CENSER, tri-footed body with raised cartouche with two dragons facing each other in profile and having cloud motif on each foot and figural split handles depicting dragons, with conforming pierced domed lid having dragon handle, tributary Xuande mark on base (1426-1435). Height 6.5 inches.
• 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 CENSER Xuande six
  CHINESE BRONZE CENSER Xuande six character mark. Bomb? body flanked by two elephant-head form handles. - 5 in. diam. ??????
• CHINESE BRONZE TWO HANDLED
  CHINESE BRONZE TWO HANDLED CENSERQing dynasty, six character Xuande Nian Zhi reign mark to base, quatrefoil form basin on four feet, square side handles, 4 x 7-1/2 x 5 in. Provenance: Private Lifetime Collection, Pisgah Forest, North Carolina Condition: surface dirt and accretion, some discoloration and verdigris, polish wear
• CHINESE BRONZE CENSER 18th c. Round
  CHINESE BRONZE CENSER 18th c. Round Tripod Censer, with six character Xuande mark on base, later impressed "China" mark, 3" high, 6 7/8" diam. Surface wear.
• Chinese bronze censer, impressed
  Chinese bronze censer, impressed 6-character mark to base, 5" dia x 2-1/2" h
• CHINESE PHOENIX HANDLE BRONZE
  CHINESE PHOENIX HANDLE BRONZE CENSER Bronze Censer, with phoenix form handles, relief wings and lotus decoration, apocryphal six-character Xuande mark on base, 4 3/4" high, 10 1/4" x 8 1/4". Interior surface wear.
• CHINESE BRONZE LIDDED CENSERCHINESE
  CHINESE BRONZE LIDDED CENSERCHINESE BRONZE LIDDED CENSER, the body with raised cartouche depicting two dragons facing each other in profile and having dragon handles, raised on three feet with cloud designs, conforming pierced domed lid having dragon handle, tributary Xuande mark on base (1426-1435). Height 5 inches.
• A Chinese Bronze Censer and Stand
  A Chinese Bronze Censer and Stand having Xuande mark on the underside of circular lobed form flanked by lion head handles the censer raised atop a circular base containing five scrolled feet joined by stretchers. Width over handles 10 inches.
• A Chinese Bronze Censer having a
  A Chinese Bronze Censer having a pierced lid with a dragon form finial over a bulbous body flanked by fu dog handles raised on beast form legs further raised on a circular base. Height 8 1/2 inches.
• A SMALL CHINESE BRONZE CENSER A
  A SMALL CHINESE BRONZE CENSER A small Chinese bronze censer, the bombe-shaped vessel surmounted with a pair of animal-head handles on its waist separating two panels, one decorated with a dragon amongst clouds above crashing waves, the other decorated with a phoenix surrounded by large peony flowers, the recessed base bearing an apocryphal Xuande six-character mark (soiling, mild corrosion, and bluish verdigris to the inside of the censer, traces of gilt on base, minor discolored spots to exterior, mild verdigris along handles), 2.88" high, 5" wide.
• BRONZE RECTANGULAR CENSER XUANDE
  BRONZE RECTANGULAR CENSER XUANDE MARK, 20TH CENTURY ???? ??? ???????supported on four short bracket feet at the corners, flanked by a pair of stylised square handles on either side, the base cast with a six-character Xuande mark in a recessed panel(1)14.5cm across handles; 1523g
• CHINESE BRONZE DRAGON JARDINIERE
  CHINESE BRONZE DRAGON JARDINIERE 19th c. Finely Cast Bronze Vessel, with nine dragons in relief surrounding the rim and four dragons surrounding the base, having a rich brown patina, Xuande seal mark on base, 6" high, 7 3/4" diam. Good condition.