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19th Century Chinese Bronze Censer Circa 1860
Robert Belcher Antiques
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19th Century Chinese Bronze Censer Circa 1860

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This large Chinese bronze censer dates to circa 1860. It is made in three parts, stand, vessel, and lid. The lid has pierced decorative panels with pine trees and a bold Buddhist lion finial for lifting.

The censer has lifting handles in the shape of bamboo to each side and again also has panels with pine forests with mythical beasts and side mounts in the form of Buddhist lion mastheads.

It is raised on four shaped legs with a beast mask head at the top and sits on the raised and pierced stand.

The decoration on this piece is all hand finished with chasing and engraving giving good detail.

The censer has a green/brown patina. Circa 1860

Height 50cm x width 29cm x depth 20cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Declaration

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this Antique Chinese Bronze Censer to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1047192
Dealers Notes

Robert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robert and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online.

You can contact Robert and Wendy by email or telephone to discuss items from their extensive catalogue of attractive pieces and make purchases. Customers can rest assured that the long-established dealership is continuing to run in an exceedingly professional way, selling genuine and high-quality items which are guaranteed to please the most discerning collector, decorator or homeowner.

All items will be personally hand packaged to a high standard. Small items are extensively wrapped using the best materials and are often double boxed. Items are then shipped with DHL or Royal Mail fully insured and often with next day delivery. Larger items would be personally delivered or sent with a specialist antique delivery firm, or for outside the U.K, a professional shipping company.

Please enjoy viewing their collection of rare and interesting pieces and have the assurance that Robert and Wendy will do their utmost to make sure your experience is exceptional, as has been recognised by many customers who have bought with confidence regularly over the years.

Contact details

Email: robertbelcherantiques@gmail.com

Telephone: 01905 622468

Mobile 07929 011224

07720 607007

Website: https://www.robertbelcherantiques.co.uk

Instagram: robertbelcherantiques

Description
This large Chinese bronze censer dates to circa 1860. It is made in three parts, stand, vessel, and lid. The lid has pierced decorative panels with pine trees and a bold Buddhist lion finial for lifting.
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The censer has lifting handles in the shape of bamboo to each side and again also has panels with pine forests with mythical beasts and side mounts in the form of Buddhist lion mastheads.
Robert Belcher Antiques
fig 1. A 19th-century Chinese cast bronze incense censer featuring a lid surmounted by a guardian lion finial, relief panels, and animal-mask handles, set upon a matching bronze base.
fig 1. 19th Century Chinese Bronze Censer Circa 1860

It is raised on four shaped legs with a beast mask head at the top and sits on the raised and pierced stand.

The decoration on this piece is all hand finished with chasing and engraving giving good detail.

The censer has a green/brown patina. Circa 1860

Height 50cm x width 29cm x depth 20cm

Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this Antique Chinese Bronze Censer to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1047192
Robert Belcher Antiques
Robert Belcher Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

Robert belcher antiques was established in 1984 and is a high quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative items.

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Archive I A 19th-century Chinese cast bronze incense censer featuring a lid surmounted by a guardian lion finial, relief panels, and animal-mask handles, set upon a matching bronze base.

19th century Chinese bronze censer circa 1860

Archive II A 19th-century Chinese cast bronze incense censer featuring a lid surmounted by a guardian lion finial, relief panels, and animal-mask handles, set upon a matching bronze base. View II
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Archive XXI A 19th-century Chinese cast bronze incense censer featuring a lid surmounted by a guardian lion finial, relief panels, and animal-mask handles, set upon a matching bronze base. View XXI
Archive XXII A 19th-century Chinese cast bronze incense censer featuring a lid surmounted by a guardian lion finial, relief panels, and animal-mask handles, set upon a matching bronze base. View XXII
Archive XXIII A 19th-century Chinese cast bronze incense censer featuring a lid surmounted by a guardian lion finial, relief panels, and animal-mask handles, set upon a matching bronze base. View XXIII
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Robert Belcher Antiques

Robert Belcher Antiques
Telephone 07929 011224 or 01905 622468
Location
Worcestershire
United Kingdom

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Robert Belcher Antiques
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A 19th-century Chinese cast bronze incense censer featuring a lid surmounted by a guardian lion finial, relief panels, and animal-mask handles, set upon a matching bronze base.
19th century Chinese bronze censer circa 1860
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A 19th-century Chinese cast bronze incense censer featuring a lid surmounted by a guardian lion finial, relief panels, and animal-mask handles, set upon a matching bronze base.
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FAQs

Qing dynasty bronze censers were manufactured for ritual use, altars, and scholars studies throughout China. These vessels were utilized to burn incense during religious ceremonies, ancestral veneration, and quiet meditation, serving both practical and ceremonial functions within Chinese culture.

These vessels were crafted using the lost-wax casting method or piece-mould casting techniques, allowing for detailed decorative elements. The bronze was alloyed with copper, tin, and zinc, followed by hand-chasing, polishing, and chemical surface patination to achieve deep brown tones.

Authentic pieces display natural surface patination and wear consistent with age, particularly in recessed areas. Examination of the weight, sharpness of hand-tooled decoration, foot-ring wear, and casting marks underneath provides insight into period origin.

A bronze censer functions as a sculptural accent on a dark wood sideboard, mantelpiece, or open bookcase. It provides visual texture and historical depth when contrasted against modern architectural backdrops or minimalist settings.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth or natural bristle brush. Avoid abrasive polishes, water, and household cleaning chemicals, as these will strip the delicate historic patina and accelerate oxidation.
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