Chinese 18th/19th c. Bronze Censer Xuande Mark

Chinese 18th/19th c. Bronze Censer Xuande Mark
Chinese bronze censer, likely 18th to 19th century. With profuse incised decoration along the exterior and two foo dog mask handles. Marked along the underside with an apocryphal six-character Xuande period reign mark. With a pierced and carved wooden stand.
Censer; height: 2 3/4 in x diameter: 6 in. Stand; height: 1 in x diameter: 5 1/2 in.
Condition: The censer is in fair condition. There is one minute chip to the rim. Consistent with its age and use, dust collected to the surface; there are some areas with oxidation. By the extreme edge of one of the fu dog ornamentation, there is a minute hole. To the left of the hole, there is an area that is discolored bright and oxidized. Right above it, there is a trianglular shaped area that is discolored- possibly there used to be a sticker attached to the surface, which is now detached. There is a white residue collected along the recessed areas of the work, possibly due to a prior cleaning or polishing attempt. Along the interior, there is heavy oxidation visible; there is a network of white accretion to the side. Heavy wear and oxidation on the underside. Consistent with its age and use, wear to the foot rim; there is a minute chip to the foot rim. Consistent with its age and use, wear to the stand; dust collected to the surface, particularly to recessed areas; there is an area that is discolored, 3 1/2 inch long. No sign of restoration under UV light. 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.