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Chinese bronze censer with two stylized lion handles and three feet, richly decorated with archaistic taotie-style motifs around the rim. The form and decoration are inspired by ancient ritual bronzes, a style that remained highly popular in later periods.

The censer has a beautiful aged patina with warm brown and green tones, showing natural wear and surface variation consistent with age. The sculptural handles in the form of mythical creatures add a dynamic and expressive element to the piece.
China, 20th century.
Material: bronze.
Height: approx. 13.5 cm.
Width: approx. 26 cm (measured across the lion handles).
Depth: approx. 17 cm.

Condition: overall in good condition with visible age-related wear, surface marks and patina. Some casting irregularities and minor losses consistent with use and age. No major structural damage.
The base is marked with an impressed seal mark.
A decorative and collectible piece, suitable for both display and use as a traditional incense burner.

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China - 20th century

Censer - Bronze - Chinese bronze censer

Chinese Art

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Asian art and objects

Vase

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Asian sculptures statues carvings and figurines

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Asian ceramics glass and metalwork

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Teapot

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Country of origin

China

Asia

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Extras

with original box

Period

Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)

1700-1750

1850-1900

Kangxi (1662-1722)

1750-1800

20th century

1800-1850

1650-1700

Qianlong (1736-1795)

Yongzheng (1723-1735)

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Qing dynasty (Manchu China) (1692-1911)

Subject

Asian art

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Style

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