White Bronze Ming Dynasty, Bronze Incense Burner, 4 lb
Ming dynasty大明,
Xuande mark and period 宣德, AD 1426–1435
Natural patina everywhere; silvered and gilded; partial oxidation
Usually, these burners were used for burning candles and herbs for Buddha shrine.
Seal with 6 characters on the bottom
Weight: 4 lb. = 1800 g
Height: 8” inches = 20.5cm
Biggest width: 9.5” inches = 25 cm
Authenticity report
There is 95% probability that it is a genuine White Bronze Ming Dynasty 大明, Bronze Incense Burner, 4 lb, Xuande Emperor 宣德
There are no signs of extensive rust and oxidation of being kept in the ground.
Probably, the burner was kept in the house or the temple, being passed as a heritage from generation to generation.
That's what Chinese collectors admire - genuine antique item in a great condition.
