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Rare Chinese Qing (19thc) Bronze Elephant Pagoda Incense Burner
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Rare Chinese Qing (19thc) Bronze Elephant Pagoda Incense Burner

19th century
Sold 8 August 2025 · Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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Description

Appealing Chinese Qing (19thC) Bronze Elephant Pagoda Incense Burner. 21.5cm wide x 8.4cm deep x 26.5cm high, weight 1.35kg.

Excellent condition.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Bronze Elephant Incense Burner to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
26.5cm (10.43")
Width
21.5cm (8.46")
Depth
8.4cm (3.31")
Reference Numbers
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SA1158554
Dealers Internal Reference
AD1193
Description
Appealing Chinese Qing (19thC) Bronze Elephant Pagoda Incense Burner. 21.5cm wide x 8.4cm deep x 26.5cm high, weight 1.35kg.

Excellent condition.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Bronze Elephant Incense Burner to the 19th Century.

Height
26.5cm (10.43")
Width
21.5cm (8.46")
Depth
8.4cm (3.31")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1158554
Dealers Internal Ref
AD1193
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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A dark bronze sculpture of an elephant carrying a multi-tiered pagoda on its back, serving as an incense burner. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A dark bronze sculpture of an elephant carrying a multi-tiered pagoda on its back, serving as an incense burner. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare Chinese Qing (19thc) Bronze Elephant Pagoda Incense Burner

Archive II A dark bronze sculpture of an elephant carrying a multi-tiered pagoda on its back, serving as an incense burner. View II
Archive III A dark bronze sculpture of an elephant carrying a multi-tiered pagoda on its back, serving as an incense burner. View III
Archive IV A dark bronze sculpture of an elephant carrying a multi-tiered pagoda on its back, serving as an incense burner. View IV
Archive V A dark bronze sculpture of an elephant carrying a multi-tiered pagoda on its back, serving as an incense burner. View V
Archive VI A dark bronze sculpture of an elephant carrying a multi-tiered pagoda on its back, serving as an incense burner. View VI
Archive VII A dark bronze sculpture of an elephant carrying a multi-tiered pagoda on its back, serving as an incense burner. View VII
Archive VIII A dark bronze sculpture of an elephant carrying a multi-tiered pagoda on its back, serving as an incense burner. View VIII
Archive IX A dark bronze sculpture of an elephant carrying a multi-tiered pagoda on its back, serving as an incense burner. View IX
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A dark bronze sculpture of an elephant carrying a multi-tiered pagoda on its back, serving as an incense burner.
Rare Chinese Qing (19thC) Bronze Elephant Pagoda Incense Burner
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A dark bronze sculpture of an elephant carrying a multi-tiered pagoda on its back, serving as an incense burner.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectIncense Burner
  • Period19th century
  • StyleQing Dynasty
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourDark Bronze
  • MotifsElephant figure, Multi-tiered pagoda, Caparison saddle, Casting patination
  • SizeH 26.5 cm (10 in) x W 21.5 cm (8 in) x D 8.4 cm (3 in)

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Chinese bronze censers have a long lineage rooted in ritual, ancestral worship, and domestic spaces, often crafted to burn incense during meditation or ceremonies.

These pieces were typically crafted using the lost-wax casting technique with copper alloys, achieving durable structures and intricate surface detailing.

Authenticity is evaluated through natural patination, casting seams, weight distribution, stylistic adherence to historical periods, and maker marks where present.

It functions effectively as a sculptural focal point on a mantlepiece, bookshelf, or side table, adding texture and historical depth to modern schemes.

Maintain the piece by dusting gently with a dry, soft cloth, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners to preserve the historic surface patination.
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