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Large (3.4kg) Chinese Bronze Vase / Incense Burner, C1890
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Large (3.4kg) Chinese Bronze Vase / Incense Burner, C1890

19th century
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Fine large late 19th century Chinese bronze vase/incense burner,c1890. Well cast and heavy at 3.4kg, it is finely decorated with large central panels to the body. The handles are highly stylised dragons/mythical creatures and the legs are topped with phoenix / bird masks . The bronze has taken on great colour/patina and overall condition is good with no obvious defects. 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: 37cm tall x 19cm wide x 14cm deep, weight 3.4kg.

Physical Dimensions
Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

Curious Antiques has dated this Chinese Bronze Incense Burner to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA964307
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Fine large late 19th century Chinese bronze vase/incense burner,c1890. Well cast and heavy at 3.4kg, it is finely decorated with large central panels to the body.
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The handles are highly stylised dragons/mythical creatures and the legs are topped with phoenix / bird masks.
Curious Antiques

. The bronze has taken on great colour/patina and overall condition is good with no obvious defects. 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: 37cm tall x 19cm wide x 14cm deep, weight 3.4kg.

Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

Curious Antiques has dated this Chinese Bronze Incense Burner to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA964307
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A heavy dark brown bronze Chinese incense burner featuring sculpted dragon handles, relief-carved medallions, and tall cabriole legs mounted on a round stand.
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Large (3.4kg) Chinese Bronze Vase / Incense Burner, c1890

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A heavy dark brown bronze Chinese incense burner featuring sculpted dragon handles, relief-carved medallions, and tall cabriole legs mounted on a round stand.
Large (3.4kg) Chinese Bronze Vase / Incense Burner, c1890
Ref: SA964307
A heavy dark brown bronze Chinese incense burner featuring sculpted dragon handles, relief-carved medallions, and tall cabriole legs mounted on a round stand.
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During late Qing dynasty China, cast bronze censers and vessels were produced both for domestic ritual use and for export to European collectors. These pieces frequently drew stylistic inspiration from archaic Shang and Zhou dynasty bronze forms, featuring classical motifs such as dragons, lotus medallions, and intricate relief work.

Chinese bronze vessels were predominantly crafted using lost-wax casting or multi-piece mould methods using copper-alloy metals. Once cast, artisans refined the details using hand-chasing tools and applied chemical or heat treatments to establish a deep, dark patina on the surface.

Authentic 19th-century Chinese bronzes display considerable weight relative to their size, precise hand-chased relief work around handles and panels, and natural wear to the patina. Original pieces often feature crisp casting detail on decorative handles and feet, along with age-appropriate surface oxidation inside recessed areas.

A bronze censer functions effectively as a sculptural accent on a console table, mantelpiece, or sideboard top. Its deep metallic tone and structured profile pair well with dark timber surfaces, natural stone, or modern neutral backdrops to add historical visual weight.

Dust the item regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or a natural-bristle brush to clean detailed relief areas. Avoid using abrasive metal polishes, chemical solvents, or water, as these treatments strip the original surface patina and accelerate unwanted corrosion.
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