Censer - Gilt bronze - Qing Dynasty
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A small gilded bronze, tripod incense burner dating to late Qing Dynasty (c. 1770–1800), 5.5 cm high, 5 × 4 cm, 150 g, from southern China (Guangdong or Fujian) with wear and minor imperfections, no stand, provenance private collection.
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Small Chinese Ding-type tripod censer, bronze, mid-Qing Dynasty, wavy edge and used.
China, south (Guangdong or Fujian)
Description:
This Chinese tripod censer is an authentic example of the archaizing tradition inspired by the ancient Ding vessels from the Ming period. Made in bronze in the late Qing Dynasty (≈1770‑1800), it was intended for domestic use on family altars.
Charming Chinese bronze censer, authentic and used, with interior ash incrusted, confirming its function as an incense burner. Inspired by the ancient ritual ding vessels, made in the early Qing Dynasty.
Typical for ritual use or scholars.
It is not a piece for tourism; it was crafted, in an artisanal manner.
Qianlong (reign 1735-1796), after which a progressive decline began.
Small Chinese bronze tripod censer, from the late Qing Dynasty period (≈1770‑1800), inspired by the ancient ritual Ding vessels of the Ming era.
Feet: three, short, rounded, with fluted base
Mouth: open, irregular, with undulating edges
Handles: two, bridge-type, simple
Genuine example, with details confirming its manufacture in late eighteenth century.
Small Chinese Ding-type tripod censer, bronze, mid-Qing Dynasty, wavy edge and used.
China, south (Guangdong or Fujian)
Description:
This Chinese tripod censer is an authentic example of the archaizing tradition inspired by the ancient Ding vessels from the Ming period. Made in bronze in the late Qing Dynasty (≈1770‑1800), it was intended for domestic use on family altars.
Charming Chinese bronze censer, authentic and used, with interior ash incrusted, confirming its function as an incense burner. Inspired by the ancient ritual ding vessels, made in the early Qing Dynasty.
Typical for ritual use or scholars.
It is not a piece for tourism; it was crafted, in an artisanal manner.
Qianlong (reign 1735-1796), after which a progressive decline began.
Small Chinese bronze tripod censer, from the late Qing Dynasty period (≈1770‑1800), inspired by the ancient ritual Ding vessels of the Ming era.
Feet: three, short, rounded, with fluted base
Mouth: open, irregular, with undulating edges
Handles: two, bridge-type, simple
Genuine example, with details confirming its manufacture in late eighteenth century.
Details
Specific region of origin
China sur (Guangdong o Fujian)
Bronze type
Gilt bronze
Weight
150 g
Era
1400-1900
Title additional information
Qing Dynasty
Style
Antique
Number of objects
1
Material
Bronze
Country of origin
China
Dynastic style/period
Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Provenance
Private collection
Height
5.5 cm
Width
5 cm
Attribution
Original
Depth
4 cm
Sold with stand
No
