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Antique Decorative Censer, Chinese, Brass, Incense Burner, Qing, Victorian, 1900
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Antique Decorative Censer, Chinese, Brass, Incense Burner, Qing, Victorian, 1900

19th century
Description

This is an antique decorative censer. A Chinese, brass incense burner with dragon and elephant motif, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Appealing Qing dynasty censer with a striking visual form

Displays a desirable aged patina and in original order

Quality brass presence a brilliance of golden tones

Pleasingly clean interior for the age, shaped vents set within the lid for use

Dome top lid with a handle in dragon form

Engraved body accentuated with charming foliate detail

Elephant form to the handles is a delightful touch

Standing upon a trio of broad legs with flat feet

This is a wonderful antique decorative censer, with an attractive appearance. Delivered ready to display.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 21.5cm (8.5'')

Max Depth: 15.5cm (6'')

Max Height: 23.5cm (9.25'')

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Our Ref: 24783

Physical Dimensions
Height
23.5cm (9.25")
Width
21.5cm (8.46")
Depth
15.5cm (6.10")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Chinese Brass Tripod Censer to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1101723
Dealers Internal Reference
24783
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Description
This is an antique decorative censer.
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A Chinese, brass incense burner with dragon and elephant motif, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
London Fine Antiques

Appealing Qing dynasty censer with a striking visual form

fig 1. An antique Chinese brass tripod censer featuring elephant-head side handles, an engraved body, and a pierced dome lid topped with a mythical creature finial.
fig 1. Antique Decorative Censer, Chinese, Brass, Incense Burner, Qing, Victorian, 1900

Displays a desirable aged patina and in original order

Quality brass presence a brilliance of golden tones

Pleasingly clean interior for the age, shaped vents set within the lid for use

Dome top lid with a handle in dragon form

fig 2. An antique Chinese brass tripod censer featuring elephant-head side handles, an engraved body, and a pierced dome lid topped with a mythical creature finial.
fig 2. Antique Decorative Censer, Chinese, Brass, Incense Burner, Qing, Victorian, 1900

Engraved body accentuated with charming foliate detail

Elephant form to the handles is a delightful touch

Standing upon a trio of broad legs with flat feet

This is a wonderful antique decorative censer, with an attractive appearance. Delivered ready to display.

fig 3. An antique Chinese brass tripod censer featuring elephant-head side handles, an engraved body, and a pierced dome lid topped with a mythical creature finial.
fig 3. Antique Decorative Censer, Chinese, Brass, Incense Burner, Qing, Victorian, 1900

Dimensions:

Max Width: 21.5cm (8.5'')

Max Depth: 15.5cm (6'')

Max Height: 23.5cm (9.25'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

fig 4. An antique Chinese brass tripod censer featuring elephant-head side handles, an engraved body, and a pierced dome lid topped with a mythical creature finial.
fig 4. Antique Decorative Censer, Chinese, Brass, Incense Burner, Qing, Victorian, 1900

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 24783

Height
23.5cm (9.25")
Width
21.5cm (8.46")
Depth
15.5cm (6.10")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Chinese Brass Tripod Censer to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1101723
Dealers Internal Ref
24783
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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Archive I An antique Chinese brass tripod censer featuring elephant-head side handles, an engraved body, and a pierced dome lid topped with a mythical creature finial.

Antique Decorative Censer, Chinese, Brass, Incense Burner, Qing, Victorian, 1900

Archive II An antique Chinese brass tripod censer featuring elephant-head side handles, an engraved body, and a pierced dome lid topped with a mythical creature finial. View II
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Archive V An antique Chinese brass tripod censer featuring elephant-head side handles, an engraved body, and a pierced dome lid topped with a mythical creature finial. View V
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An antique Chinese brass tripod censer featuring elephant-head side handles, an engraved body, and a pierced dome lid topped with a mythical creature finial.
Antique Decorative Censer, Chinese, Brass, Incense Burner, Qing, Victorian, 1900
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An antique Chinese brass tripod censer featuring elephant-head side handles, an engraved body, and a pierced dome lid topped with a mythical creature finial.
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Chinese brass censers were traditionally used to burn incense during religious ceremonies, ancestral worship, and domestic rituals, as well as for perfuming living spaces and air purification.

Most historic censers were produced using cast brass or bronze using the lost-wax technique, followed by hand-engraving, chiselling, and hand-polishing to accentuate surface motifs.

Authentic pieces typically feature hand-carved decorative motifs, cast details such as elephant or mythical beast handles, natural surface oxidisation inside the rim, and signs of hand-finishing along the seams.

A brass censer functions as a sculptural accent on a sideboard, bookshelf, or mantelpiece, where its metallic tones create visual contrast alongside wood textures and modern ceramics.

Dust regularly with a dry, soft cloth, and clean gently with mild soapy water if necessary; avoid harsh chemicals or abrasive polishes that remove natural age patina and surface details.
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