A Small Bronze Censer, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century

A Small Bronze Censer, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century

of circular form resting on three short globular feet, the exterior cast with three cartouches each featuring a short arabic inscription, the base with a cast four-character mark shigu shangyong. height 2 7/8 in., 7.3 cm. Estimate 5,000—7,000 USD

Sotheby's. Chinese Works of Art. 17 Mar 09.New York www.sothebys.com Photo courtesy Sotheby's