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Heavy bronze dragon censer with chinese ming mark?

What can you tell me about this piece? I was once told it was a spurious ming mark of the emperor Xuande. It seems to be bronze but i am not positive. It has a dragon that seems to encompass the entire piece. Elephant handles. Dimensions are approx 2 1/2" tall x 7" long x 4" width. Weighs approx 2 lbs. Possibly a censer pot? I know it has been around for at least 50 years and I suspect much longer. Does it have much value? Please let me know what you think. Thank You.

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Heavy bronze dragon censer with chinese ming mark?

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May 23, 2011
 censer
by: peter

Hello,
I cannot help much with this type of item, but the person who told you it is a spurious Xuande mark is probably right.
Where I live most people would think this to be vintage at the most. Antique censers usually have a different color and are smaller with as simple decoration.

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