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Chinese Ming Dynasty Xuande Bronze Incense Burner
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Chinese Ming Dynasty Xuande Bronze Incense Burner

17th century
Sold 2 March 2025 · Gillers Antiques Ltd
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Description

A bronze tripod incense burner

Xuande six-character mark, Late Ming Dynasty

The bombé form vessel with flaring loop handles to the mouth rim, raised on three feet, the base with an apocryphal reign mark in relief.

It's a real antique, not a modern fake.

The weight is 433 grams.

Height 5,5 cm diameter 8,5 cm

Please carefully regard all photos.

The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance.

Date of Manufacture

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this Chinese Bronze Incense Burner to the 17th Century.

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Description
A bronze tripod incense burner

Xuande six-character mark, Late Ming Dynasty

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The bombé form vessel with flaring loop handles to the mouth rim, raised on three feet, the base with an apocryphal reign mark in relief.
Gillers Antiques Ltd

It's a real antique, not a modern fake.

The weight is 433 grams.

Height 5,5 cm diameter 8,5 cm

Please carefully regard all photos.

The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance.

Date of Manufacture

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this Chinese Bronze Incense Burner to the 17th Century.

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SA1050511
Gillers Antiques Ltd
Gillers Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2023
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Archive I A small dark brown bronze Chinese tripod incense burner featuring loop handles and raised character motifs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Chinese Ming Dynasty Xuande Bronze Incense Burner

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Hertfordshire
SG9 0PY
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A small dark brown bronze Chinese tripod incense burner featuring loop handles and raised character motifs.
Chinese Ming Dynasty Xuande Bronze Incense Burner
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A small dark brown bronze Chinese tripod incense burner featuring loop handles and raised character motifs.
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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period17th century
  • StyleChinese Classical
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTripod feet, Loop handles, Relief calligraphy

FAQs

A Chinese bronze incense burner, or censer, is a traditional vessel traditionally used for burning incense in domestic shrines, temples, and scholars studies.

These pieces were typically crafted using the lost-wax casting technique with high-grade copper alloys, often referred to as huashi or brass-bronze mixtures.

Authentic pieces typically feature appropriate metal patina, casting seams consistent with period techniques, and bottom base marks that correspond to historical reign periods.

This object works well as a decorative focal point on a coffee table, bookshelf, or mantelpiece, blending harmoniously with minimalist or eclectic modern schemes.

Preserve the metal patina by dusting gently with a soft, dry cloth and avoiding chemical cleaners, moisture, and abrasive materials.
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