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Very Large (6kg) Chinese Bronze Lidded Censer, C1870.
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Very Large (6kg) Chinese Bronze Lidded Censer, C1870.

19th century
For Sale by Curious Antiques
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Very large antique Chinese bronze lidded censer, c1870. This is an impressive example ,large and heavy (6 kg), with lovely casting and decoration. It stands on tripod legs with great stylised handles and a Fo Dog / temple lion finial on the lid. It has aged well and overall condition is good with only minor surface wear / rubbing to the main body. There is some damage to the pierced decoration to the lid. Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me with any questions or if you would like to view the item.

Size: 35 cm tall x 35 cm diameter.6 kg weight I will happily ship worldwide.

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Reference Numbers
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SA673322
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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.

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Very large antique Chinese bronze lidded censer, c1870. This is an impressive example ,large and heavy (6 kg), with lovely casting and decoration. It stands on tripod legs with great stylised handles and a Fo Dog / temple lion finial on the lid.
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It has aged well and overall condition is good with only minor surface wear / rubbing to the main body.
Curious Antiques

There is some damage to the pierced decoration to the lid. Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me with any questions or if you would like to view the item.

Size: 35 cm tall x 35 cm diameter.6 kg weight I will happily ship worldwide.

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Reference Numbers
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SA673322
Curious Antiques
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Archive I A heavy Chinese bronze lidded censer featuring a foo dog lid finial, pierced cover, double beast side handles, and three tripod feet.

Very Large (6kg) Chinese Bronze Lidded Censer, C1870.

Archive II A heavy Chinese bronze lidded censer featuring a foo dog lid finial, pierced cover, double beast side handles, and three tripod feet. View II
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A heavy Chinese bronze lidded censer featuring a foo dog lid finial, pierced cover, double beast side handles, and three tripod feet.
Very Large (6kg) Chinese Bronze Lidded Censer, c1870.
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A heavy Chinese bronze lidded censer featuring a foo dog lid finial, pierced cover, double beast side handles, and three tripod feet.
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  • ObjectIncense Burners
  • Period19th century
  • StyleQing Dynasty
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourAged Bronze
  • MotifsFoo dog finial, Tripod legs, Pierced lid, Beast handles
  • SizeH 35 cm (14 in) x W 35 cm (14 in) x D 35 cm (14 in)

This nineteenth-century Qing Dynasty Chinese bronze lidded censer stands as an impressive, heavy incense burner made from aged bronze. The piece includes a foo dog lid finial, a pierced cover, double beast side handles, and three tripod feet, complemented by subtle surface wear and minor damage to the pierced lid decoration. Measuring 35 cm high, 35 cm wide, and 35 cm deep, this substantial item sits ideally upon a sideboard top within a gentleman's library. It brings a refined historical presence to the room, serving as a striking decorative focal point or a practical display piece for traditional interior styling.

FAQs

A Chinese bronze lidded censer is a traditional vessel engineered for burning incense during religious rituals, ancestral worship, or within a scholars studio. Typically cast in bronze, these containers feature pierced covers that allow smoke to escape and are frequently adorned with traditional motifs.

Late Qing Dynasty censers were primarily cast from copper alloys and bronze using the lost-wax casting technique. The decorative details, such as animal finials and handles, were hand-chased and finished before applying patination treatments to produce varied surface tones.

Authentic 19th-century examples display substantial weight, natural surface wear, and genuine oxidisation inside the base and lid. Casting seams, hand-tooled engraving details, and historical base marks or seal marks further indicate age and manufacture.

Place a bronze censer as a focal piece on a mahogany sideboard, mantelpiece, or bookshelf within a traditional or eclectic interior scheme. Complement the vessel with natural wood furniture, framed botanicals, or stone objects to balance its visual weight.

Maintain patinated bronze by dusting regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth. Avoid chemical polish, abrasive cleaners, or water immersion, as these remove natural patina; apply a thin coat of microcrystalline wax occasionally to protect the metal.
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