Signed Chinese Bronze Incense Burner Lion Censer Ming Style

19th century

Sold by Rams Head Antiques

Description

This is a good Chinese bronze figural censer cast as a seated lion dog with great charm and character. The antique piece is from the 19th century circa 1880 and has good detail to the design with scrolling mane and tail, fangs and teeth to the hinged head. This retains much of its original gilding and is in excellent condition with no damage or restoration. Four character mark cast to the base.

The piece measures 17 cms by 20 cms by 11 cms

UK insured delivery is £20

Physical Dimensions

Height

17cm (6.69")

Width

20cm (7.87")

Depth

11cm (4.33")

Declaration

Rams Head Antiques has dated this piece to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA868434

Dealers Notes

Rams Head Antiques is a family business based in Wolsingham in Weardale where we have had shop premises for 28 years. The shop is generally open every Saturday from 11 am till 3 pm.

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Description

This is a good Chinese bronze figural censer cast as a seated lion dog with great charm and character.

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The antique piece is from the 19th century circa 1880 and has good detail to the design with scrolling mane and tail, fangs and teeth to the hinged head.

Rams Head Antiques

This retains much of its original gilding and is in excellent condition with no damage or restoration. Four character mark cast to the base.

The piece measures 17 cms by 20 cms by 11 cms

UK insured delivery is £20