A COPPER THREE-LEGGED FURNACE WITH A HIGH EAR...

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Lot number	156
Estimate	3,000.00 - 4,000.00 USD
Auction	Aug Premier Antique & Collectibles
Date	August 21, 2026 at 6:09 AM EDT
Auction house	Yakon Auctions
Location	Germantown, Maryland

IN THE MING DYNASTY. Height:11.5cm Width:18cm Weight:1330gBronze Tripod Censer with Upright Loop Handles, a standard classic Xuande censer form. The whole vessel is integrally cast from refined copper, fitted with a pair of symmetrical upright loop handles on the rim. It has a plump, rounded belly with soft smooth lines, supported by three smooth milk-shaped feet. The surface is covered with aged patina interlaced with dark brown and golden mottles, formed by years of handling, with faint teal copper verdigris in partial areas, full of antique charm. A square panel is carved on the base with positive regular script inscription "Made in the Longqing Reign of the Great Ming Dynasty". The censer features elegant and unadorned shape without redundant decorations, relying on copper texture and silhouette lines for aesthetic appeal, a traditional bronze censer for Buddha worship and study display ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD AS IS, WHERE IS, WITH NO RETURNS OR CANCELLATIONS. Additional photographs and condition reports may be provided upon request as a courtesy only. Any condition report, catalogue description, image, certificate, report, document, authentication statement, authentication opinion, specialist opinion, or communication regarding origin, date, age, attribution, authenticity, authorship, signature, condition, provenance, or value is an opinion only and not a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Yakon Auctions. The absence of reference to defects, restoration, wear, damage, handling marks, conservation, alteration, or repair does not mean the lot is free from such matters. Photographs are for reference only and may not accurately reflect color, tone, dimensions, condition, signature details, or the true state of the lot. Buyers should review all images carefully, as they form part of the description. Provenance is provided by the consignor, prior owner, or most recent owner and may not be supported by records. All reports, COAs, appraisals, authentication letters, provenance statements, invoices, labels, or related documents, including any opinions, analyses, or conclusions therein, are provided as received from the consignor, prior owner, or third party, and have not been independently verified by Yakon Auctions. Such materials are for reference only and are not guarantees of authenticity, authorship, signature, origin, age, period, provenance, condition, or value. All artworks, antiques, collectibles, autographed items, signed memorabilia, music memorabilia, records, photographs, posters, entertainment collectibles, and related items are offered based on information and documentation provided with the lot. Unless expressly stated, Yakon Auctions has not independently authenticated any signature, inscription, attribution, authorship, association, provenance, pressing detail, edition, period, origin, or related documentation. Terms such as "attributed to," "after," "man

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