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Large (34cm) Japanese Bronze/cloisonne Censer,c1880
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Large (34cm) Japanese Bronze/cloisonne Censer,c1880

19th century
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Large and impressive late 19th century Japanese bronze and cloisonne censer,c1880. Well cast and beautifully decorated it weighs 3.5 kg and stands over a foot tall. The enamel work is bright and vibrant with peacocks, flowers etc beautifully picked out in blue ,yellow, red ,green enamel. The lid is topped with a large Kylin finial. The handles are highly stylised with temple lion masks and the four feet also terminate in Lion masks. The main body has two large panels , one depicting a large sailing boat with a smaller boat and the other a group of 3 figures under a tree. The base has character marks and the bronze has taken on great colour/patina following many years of use. Overall condition is very good with no obvious issues. Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me if you would like to view the item or have any questions.

Price includes FREE UK delivery. Please contact me regarding international shipping.

Size: 34cm tall x 28cm wide x 16cm deep, weight 3.4kg.

Physical Dimensions
Height
34cm (13.39")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
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Curious Antiques has dated this Japanese Bronze Cloisonne Censer to the 19th Century.

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SA1077214
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Large and impressive late 19th century Japanese bronze and cloisonne censer,c1880. Well cast and beautifully decorated it weighs 3.5 kg and stands over a foot tall.
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The enamel work is bright and vibrant with peacocks, flowers etc beautifully picked out in blue ,yellow, red ,green enamel.
Curious Antiques

The lid is topped with a large Kylin finial. The handles are highly stylised with temple lion masks and the four feet also terminate in Lion masks. The main body has two large panels , one depicting a large sailing boat with a smaller boat and the other a group of 3 figures under a tree. The base has character marks and the bronze has taken on great colour/patina following many years of use. Overall condition is very good with no obvious issues. Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me if you would like to view the item or have any questions.

Price includes FREE UK delivery. Please contact me regarding international shipping.

Size: 34cm tall x 28cm wide x 16cm deep, weight 3.4kg.

Height
34cm (13.39")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Date of Manufacture

Curious Antiques has dated this Japanese Bronze Cloisonne Censer to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1077214
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A late nineteenth-century Japanese bronze tripod censer featuring polychrome cloisonne enamel work, relief panels depicting a sailboat, loop handles, and a cover topped with a beast finial.
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Archive I A late nineteenth-century Japanese bronze tripod censer featuring polychrome cloisonne enamel work, relief panels depicting a sailboat, loop handles, and a cover topped with a beast finial.

Large (34cm) Japanese Bronze/cloisonne Censer,c1880

Archive II A late nineteenth-century Japanese bronze tripod censer featuring polychrome cloisonne enamel work, relief panels depicting a sailboat, loop handles, and a cover topped with a beast finial. View II
Archive III A late nineteenth-century Japanese bronze tripod censer featuring polychrome cloisonne enamel work, relief panels depicting a sailboat, loop handles, and a cover topped with a beast finial. View III
Archive IV A late nineteenth-century Japanese bronze tripod censer featuring polychrome cloisonne enamel work, relief panels depicting a sailboat, loop handles, and a cover topped with a beast finial. View IV
Archive V A late nineteenth-century Japanese bronze tripod censer featuring polychrome cloisonne enamel work, relief panels depicting a sailboat, loop handles, and a cover topped with a beast finial. View V
Archive VI A late nineteenth-century Japanese bronze tripod censer featuring polychrome cloisonne enamel work, relief panels depicting a sailboat, loop handles, and a cover topped with a beast finial. View VI
Archive VII A late nineteenth-century Japanese bronze tripod censer featuring polychrome cloisonne enamel work, relief panels depicting a sailboat, loop handles, and a cover topped with a beast finial. View VII
Archive VIII A late nineteenth-century Japanese bronze tripod censer featuring polychrome cloisonne enamel work, relief panels depicting a sailboat, loop handles, and a cover topped with a beast finial. View VIII
Archive IX A late nineteenth-century Japanese bronze tripod censer featuring polychrome cloisonne enamel work, relief panels depicting a sailboat, loop handles, and a cover topped with a beast finial. View IX
Archive X A late nineteenth-century Japanese bronze tripod censer featuring polychrome cloisonne enamel work, relief panels depicting a sailboat, loop handles, and a cover topped with a beast finial. View X
Archive XI A late nineteenth-century Japanese bronze tripod censer featuring polychrome cloisonne enamel work, relief panels depicting a sailboat, loop handles, and a cover topped with a beast finial. View XI
Archive XII A late nineteenth-century Japanese bronze tripod censer featuring polychrome cloisonne enamel work, relief panels depicting a sailboat, loop handles, and a cover topped with a beast finial. View XII
Archive XIII A late nineteenth-century Japanese bronze tripod censer featuring polychrome cloisonne enamel work, relief panels depicting a sailboat, loop handles, and a cover topped with a beast finial. View XIII
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A late nineteenth-century Japanese bronze tripod censer featuring polychrome cloisonne enamel work, relief panels depicting a sailboat, loop handles, and a cover topped with a beast finial.
Large (34cm) Japanese Bronze/Cloisonne Censer,c1880
Ref: SA1077214
A late nineteenth-century Japanese bronze tripod censer featuring polychrome cloisonne enamel work, relief panels depicting a sailboat, loop handles, and a cover topped with a beast finial.
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FAQs

A koro is a traditional Japanese vessel designed for burning incense, used historically in Buddhist religious ceremonies, tea ceremonies, and domestic settings. During the Meiji period (18681912), Japanese craftsmen began producing elaborate metalwork censers specifically tailored for decorative export to European and Western markets.

These vessels were typically cast in bronze or brass using lost-wax methods, then decorated using champleve or cloisonne enamelling techniques. Artisans carved or cast high-relief decorative panels featuring landscapes, mythical figures, or floral motifs, often finished with sculpted beast finials and animal-form handles.

Authentic pieces exhibit heavy cast weight, crisp relief carving, and hand-applied enamelling that may show minor pitting or age-related inconsistency. Look for dark patination on the patinated bronze surface and detailed features on the cast legs and finial, such as traditional shishi lion-dogs.

A substantial bronze censer serves as a focal decorative object on a fireplace mantelpiece, sideboard top, or bookshelf. Placing dark metalwork against light-coloured walls or natural timber surfaces allows the intricate enamelling and silhouette to stand out in both traditional and contemporary schemes.

Dust the item gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or a natural bristle brush to reach recessed relief carvings. Avoid applying chemical metal polishes, abrasive creams, or water, as these substances can strip the original bronze patina and damage delicate enamel cells.
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