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Fine Large Chinese Bronze Censer,c1880
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Fine Large Chinese Bronze Censer,c1880

19th century
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Fine quality late 19th century Chinese bronze censer,c1880. This is a good quality large example ,weighing 1.5kg. It has nice symmetrical decoration to the main body and highly stylised handles. It stands proudly on 3 legs in the form of mythical creatures/ Foo dogs. The bronze has taken on great colour following many years of handling and the overall condition is good and entirely in line with age and use. 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: 19cm tall x 17cm wide x 17cm deep, weight 1.5kg.

Physical Dimensions
Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Declaration

Curious Antiques has dated this Chinese Bronze Tripod Censer to the 19th Century.

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SA1204446
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Curious Antiques specialises in sourcing fine, rare and unusual antiques and curiosities. We are passionate about customer satisfaction and will do all we can to ensure you are happy and in the unlikely event you are not offer a no questions asked returns policy. We accept payment via paypal, bank transfer, cheque and cash.

Description
Fine quality late 19th century Chinese bronze censer,c1880. This is a good quality large example ,weighing 1.5kg. It has nice symmetrical decoration to the main body and highly stylised handles. It stands proudly on 3 legs in the form of mythical creatures/ Foo dogs.
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The bronze has taken on great colour following many years of handling and the overall condition is good and entirely in line with age and use.
Curious Antiques

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: 19cm tall x 17cm wide x 17cm deep, weight 1.5kg.

Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Date of Manufacture

Curious Antiques has dated this Chinese Bronze Tripod Censer to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1204446
Curious Antiques
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Archive I A late nineteenth-century Chinese cast bronze tripod censer featuring raised trigram motifs, upright loop handles, and beast-mask feet.

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A late nineteenth-century Chinese cast bronze tripod censer featuring raised trigram motifs, upright loop handles, and beast-mask feet.
Fine Large Chinese Bronze Censer,c1880
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A Chinese tripod censer, traditionally modeled on ancient ritual bronze vessels known as ding, is a container designed for burning incense. Historically used in religious ceremonies, ancestor worship, and scholar studies, these vessels held incense sticks or powder to purify air and facilitate focus.

Late Qing Dynasty censers were typically cast from bronze, brass, or copper alloys. The process often involved lost-wax casting or sand casting, followed by hand-finishing, chasing, and the application of chemical patination to achieve warm brown or golden surface tones.

Authenticity and age are verified by evaluating casting techniques, wear patterns on contact points such as feet and handles, and natural patination inside the rim and base. Authentic nineteenth-century examples display subtle hand-carved finishing details, natural surface oxidisation, and proportional weight balance.

A bronze censer serves as a sculptural accent on a dark wood sideboard, library shelf, or console table. Its metallic finish complements natural timber, stone surfaces, and minimalist or eclectic decor schemes where tactile, historical objects provide visual anchor points.

Maintain bronze metalware by dusting regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners, abrasive polishes, or water immersion, which strip the protective historical patina; applying a thin coat of neutral microcrystalline wax periodically helps preserve the metal surface.
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