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A Chinese Bronze Censer with Cover
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A Chinese Bronze Censer with Cover

1900 - 1920
Sold 22 April 2026 · Beech and Springs Antiques
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Description

A beautifully cast bronze censer with cover with gilt patina. The dragon sits on top of the open fret work and rim, the base is raised on tripod supports with kylin knop. The base has impressed mark.

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

Beech and Springs Antiques has dated this Chinese Bronze Censer to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1209350
Dealers Internal Reference
IM000484
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Description
A beautifully cast bronze censer with cover with gilt patina.
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The dragon sits on top of the open fret work and rim, the base is raised on tripod supports with kylin knop.
Beech and Springs Antiques

The base has impressed mark.

Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

Beech and Springs Antiques has dated this Chinese Bronze Censer to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1209350
Dealers Internal Ref
IM000484
Beech and Springs Antiques
Beech and Springs Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2022

English and french furniture, upholstery, mirrors & decorative objects; 20+ years experience. Happy to help, please call.

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Archive I A dark bronze Chinese censer with a tripod base, pierced domed lid, and foo lion finial. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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Beech and Springs Antiques
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Location
Meopham Bank Farm
Leigh Road
Hildenborough
Kent
TN11 9AQ
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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Beech and Springs Antiques
Beech and Springs Antiques
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Location: Meopham Bank Farm, Leigh Road, Hildenborough, Kent, TN11 9AQ, United Kingdom, , By appointment only.
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A dark bronze Chinese censer with a tripod base, pierced domed lid, and foo lion finial.
A Chinese Bronze Censer With Cover
Ref: SA1209350
A dark bronze Chinese censer with a tripod base, pierced domed lid, and foo lion finial.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectIncense Burner
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleTraditional Chinese
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourDark Bronze
  • MotifsTripod feet, Pierced scrollwork lid, Foo lion finial, Animal mask mounts
  • SizeH 15 cm (6 in) x W 14 cm (6 in) x D 14 cm (6 in)

FAQs

Chinese bronze censers have a long history dating back millennia, traditionally used in ancestral worship, temples, and scholarly studios for burning incense during meditation or ceremonies.

Authentic pieces are typically crafted from high-quality bronze or brass alloys using the lost-wax casting method, often featuring patinated surfaces and hand-chiselled details.

Authentication involves examining the natural patination, casting seams, weight of the metal, and any reign marks or maker stamps characteristic of specific historical dynasties.

A bronze censer works well as a focal point on a coffee table, bookshelf, or mantelpiece, adding textural contrast and historical depth to contemporary spaces.

Preservation requires dusting with a soft, dry cloth and avoiding chemical cleaners or polishes that can strip the historic patina and degrade the metal surface.
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