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Large (32cm) Chinese Bronze Censer,c1920
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Large (32cm) Chinese Bronze Censer,c1920

1900 - 1920
Sold 3 March 2025 · Curious Antiques
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Early 20th century Chinese bronze censer/incense burner,c1920. Well cast and decorated in traditional form the censer weighs 1.3kg. Lotus leaf supports stand on a circular base and the handles are stylised Elephant masks. There are two central panels, each different but depicting birds on foliage and a large 3 clawed dragon encircling the stem. The lid is topped with a Fo Dog finial. Overall condition is good and the bronze has taken on good colour/patina. 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: 32cm tall x 14cm diameter at base, weight 1.3kg.

Date of Manufacture

Curious Antiques has dated this Antique Chinese Bronze Censer to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Reference Numbers
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SA973149
Dealers Notes

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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Early 20th century Chinese bronze censer/incense burner,c1920. Well cast and decorated in traditional form the censer weighs 1.3kg. Lotus leaf supports stand on a circular base and the handles are stylised Elephant masks.
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There are two central panels, each different but depicting birds on foliage and a large 3 clawed dragon encircling the stem.
Curious Antiques

The lid is topped with a Fo Dog finial. Overall condition is good and the bronze has taken on good colour/patina. 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: 32cm tall x 14cm diameter at base, weight 1.3kg.

Date of Manufacture

Curious Antiques has dated this Antique Chinese Bronze Censer to the 1920s.

Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Reference Numbers
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SA973149
Curious Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2015
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Archive I A large dark bronze Chinese censer featuring relief panels, figural handles, and a Foo dog finial on a pedestal base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Large (32cm) Chinese Bronze Censer,c1920

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Timeline Antiques Centre
Midland Road
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Norfolk
NR28 9JR
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A large dark bronze Chinese censer featuring relief panels, figural handles, and a Foo dog finial on a pedestal base.
Large (32cm) Chinese Bronze Censer,c1920
Ref: SA973149
A large dark bronze Chinese censer featuring relief panels, figural handles, and a Foo dog finial on a pedestal base.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCensers
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleChinese Traditional
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourDark Bronze
  • MotifsFoo dog finial, Relief animal panels, Loop handles, Pedestal base
  • SizeH 32 cm (13 in) x W 14 cm (6 in) x D 14 cm (6 in)

FAQs

Chinese bronze censers have a long history rooted in ritual, ancestral worship, and religious ceremonies, evolving into highly prized decorative objects for scholars and elites.

They were traditionally crafted using copper alloy casting techniques, frequently utilising lost-wax methods, followed by hand-finishing, patination, and sometimes intricate chasing or relief work.

Authentication involves examining the natural patination, casting quality, tool marks, alloy composition, and stylistic consistency relative to the purported historical era.

A bronze censer functions well as a sculptural focal point on a mantelpiece, side table, or bookshelf, contrasting effectively against contemporary minimalist furniture.

Preservation requires dusting with a soft, dry cloth, avoiding chemical cleaning agents that strip the patina, and maintaining stable indoor humidity levels.
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