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Chinese Blanc De Chine Censer Circa 1620, 1650
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Chinese Blanc De Chine Censer Circa 1620, 1650

17th century
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A 17th century Blanc de Chine Porcelain bronze form censer late Ming or early Qing c.1620-1650, from the Dehua kilns in Fujian Province. The bombe form with two lion mask handles. The body of an off-white to pleasing cream colour. The inside let partly unglazed. Size at rim 11.3cm with a height of 7cm. Rim with one polished area and a couple of small chips restored professionally. Price £895.00

Other censers of this form are known, refer: Blanc de Chine (Introduction by John Ayers, S.Marchant & Son, 2006.) pages 110-111. Blanc de Chine (Forward by Richard P. Marchant, Marchant, London, Exhibition Catalogue 30th October - 21st November 2014.) Jorg, 'Chinese Ceramics in the Collection of the Rijksmuseum', p. 242, pl. 275. A similar censer is also illustrated in 'Dehua Wares Collected by the Palace Museum I' (The Forbidden City Publishing House, 2016), pp. 326-7, pl. 142.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
11.3cm (4.45")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

Oliver Sargent Antiques has dated this Chinese Blanc De Chine Censer to the 17th Century.

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SA992893
Dealers Internal Reference
OSA1317
Description
A 17th century Blanc de Chine Porcelain bronze form censer late Ming or early Qing c.1620-1650, from the Dehua kilns in Fujian Province. The bombe form with two lion mask handles. The body of an off-white to pleasing cream colour. The inside let partly unglazed. Size at rim 11.3cm with a height of 7cm. Rim with one polished area and a couple of small chips restored professionally. Price £895.00

Other censers of this form are known, refer: Blanc de Chine (Introduction by John Ayers, S.Marchant & Son, 2006.) pages 110-111. Blanc de Chine (Forward by Richard P. Marchant, Marchant, London, Exhibition Catalogue 30th October - 21st November 2014.) Jorg, 'Chinese Ceramics in the Collection of the Rijksmuseum', p. 242, pl. 275.

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A similar censer is also illustrated in 'Dehua Wares Collected by the Palace Museum I' (The Forbidden City Publishing House, 2016), pp.
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326-7, pl. 142.

You can find more items of interest and purchase through our website, using all major credit cards:

please visit: www.oliversargentantiques.com

Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
11.3cm (4.45")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

Oliver Sargent Antiques has dated this Chinese Blanc De Chine Censer to the 17th Century.

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SA992893
Dealers Internal Ref
OSA1317
Oliver Sargent Antiques
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Archive I A small round ivory white glazed porcelain censer featuring moulded mask handles on either side and a short flared foot base.

Chinese Blanc De Chine Censer Circa 1620, 1650

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A small round ivory white glazed porcelain censer featuring moulded mask handles on either side and a short flared foot base.
Chinese Blanc de chine censer circa 1620, 1650
Ref: SA992893
A small round ivory white glazed porcelain censer featuring moulded mask handles on either side and a short flared foot base.
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  • ObjectIncense Burners
  • Period17th century
  • StyleMing Dynasty
  • MaterialPorcelain, Glaze
  • ColourIvory White
  • MotifsMoulded mask handles, Compressed globular body, Flared footring
  • SizeH 7 cm (3 in) x W 11.3 cm (4 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

This seventeenth-century Chinese Blanc de Chine porcelain censer originates from the Dehua kilns in Fujian Province, dating between 1620 and 1650 during the late Ming or early Qing period. Modelled in a bronze form with a compressed globular bombe body, it has an off-white to cream-coloured glaze, moulded lion mask handles on either side, a short flared footring, and an interior that is left partly unglazed. The rim shows one polished area alongside a couple of professionally restored small chips. The piece measures 7 cm high by 11.3 cm wide by 7 cm deep. In a modern interior, this vessel suits placement on a bookshelf, study desk, or display cabinet as a collector's cabinet item. It functions traditionally for burning incense or simply stands alone as an example of early ceramic art, bringing historical interest to a living room, hallway, or office setting.

FAQs

Blanc de Chine refers to fine white porcelain produced in the kilns of Dehua in Fujian province, China, beginning during the Ming dynasty. It is distinguished by its creamy ivory-white glaze, which fuses seamlessly with the underlying porcelain body.

These censers were thrown or moulded from local kaolin-rich clay with low iron content, allowing for a clear, dense white body. Applied details, such as moulded mask handles, were attached prior to firing at high temperatures under a transparent feldspathic glaze.

Authentic 17th-century pieces generally exhibit a warm, lard-like or ivory tone rather than a bright cold white, displaying translucent properties when held to light. The glaze typically shows smooth integration with the paste, accompanied by footring wear consistent with age.

A monochrome ceramic censer serves as a refined sculptural vessel when displayed on a dark timber sideboard, bookshelf, or desk. Its neutral ivory hue creates contrast against painted woodwork, stone surfaces, or contemporary artwork.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft dry brush or microfibre cloth. If required, clean using tepid water and a mild non-abrasive soap, avoiding harsh chemicals, abrasive pads, or sudden temperature changes.
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