Bronze Tripod Censer - Ming (?)

Hello Everyone,

I've recently acquired this bronze incense burner (cheap!), which, according to my online research, could possibly be a Ming piece.
It appears that the feet were individually cast and then soldered onto the body.
The cover is made from wood and has a dragonfly (?) carved on the finial.

As there are many forgeries of such items, I am naturally a bit wary, although it appears to be to be genuinely very old.

I would very much appreciate the opinion of the more experienced/educated readers as to whether the censer is the real McCoy and as to it's possible age.

Many thanks to all readers and contributors.

Best Regards,
Peter

 

Just an FYI ...Your pictures are underexposed, so the article appears very dark and silhouetted. Apart from the detail shots, the general photos are difficult to see anything like the surface properly. Your camera is exposing for the white background and light coloured wood thereby making the object too dark. Try spot metering if you have that capability or take the photos on a less bright background or preferably outside without flash.

 

Many thanks for the advice. The pics I posted were forwarded to me by the seller. I've only just purchased the censer, which should (all being well) arrive by post within the next few days, so am at this present moment censer-less, you could say. I will endeavour to take further (hopefully clearer) pics with my own camera when I have the opportunity. Thank you and best wishes.

 

I lightened the first 2 photos, maybe this helps until you receive it and take new photos

 

Many thanks for your help, Marie. Much appreciated !!

 

Censer has finally arrived. More pics - as promised. Regards, Peter.