Massive Qing dynasty Chinese polished bronze tripod ding censer with compressed body, two arched loop handles at the rim, and tapered legs fitted on a custom hardwood stand. Cast in a Ming dynasty style and bearing a six-character apocryphal Xuande reign period mark within a rectangle on the base. Believed to date as early as the 18th century. Censers of this size and form were typically used in temples. Censer: 11 1/2" diameter (10 3/4" diameter at the rim) x 8” high (to top of handles). Stand: 9” diameter x 3” high. Weight: 10 lbs. total (censer 8 lbs., stand 2 lbs.). The censer was polished but still shows clear signs of age. Very good overall condition with typical signs of wear consistent with its age and use. There is one ding on the side (see images) that could be from the original production. There are possible indications of tiny restorations. Two of the feet on the wood stand show indications of repair. This piece is from the estate of a former Tucson, Arizona antique dealer. Additional close-up images are available upon request.