A Chinese bronze censer of plain baluster form with simple tapering loop handles on a circular foot,

A Chinese bronze censer of plain baluster form with simple tapering loop handles on a circular foot, possibly 17th or early 18th Century, bearing apocryphal six-character Xuande period reign mark (1368-1644), 16.8 cm diameter x 21.5 cm wide to handles x 6.9 cm high, 1336g CONDITION REPORTS There is a crack to the bronze on the bottom of its belly - see image. Otherwise areas of verdigris throughout especially to the foot. In need of a clean. Remnants of cleaning fluid and dirt to the handle areas. The inside is also verdigris and dirty. Otherwise general wear and tear to include pitting, some surface scratching etc. Weight is approx. 1.4 kg