Censer - Gilt bronze - Qing Dynasty
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Small Chinese three‑legged gilt bronze incense burner from the late Qing Dynasty (c. 1770–1800), with a wavy rim and two bridge handles, 5.5 x 5 x 4 cm, 150 g, provenance private collection from southern China (Guangdong or Fujian), in good used condition with signs of age and imperfections.
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Small Chinese incense burner of the Ding type, bronze, mid Qing dynasty, with a wavy edge and used.
China, south (Guangdong or Fujian)
Description:
This tripod Chinese incense burner is an authentic example of the archaizing tradition inspired by the ancient Ding vessels of the Ming period. Made of bronze in the late Qing Dynasty (≈1770‑1800), it was intended for domestic use on family altars.
Charming authentic Chinese bronze incense burner, used, with an interior ash incrusted, confirming its function as an incense burner. Inspired by the ancient ritual ding, made in the early Qing dynasty.
Typical for ritual use or for writers.
It is not a piece for tourism; it was made, artisanal, by hand.
Qianlong (r. 1735-1796), after which a progressive decline began.
Small Chinese bronze tripod incense burner, from the late Qing Dynasty (≈1770‑1800), inspired by the ancient ritual ding vessels of the Ming period.
Feet: three, short, rounded, with fluting at the base
Mouth: open, irregular, with wavy edges
Handles: two, bridge-type, simple
Authentic specimen, with details confirming its manufacture in the late eighteenth century.
Small Chinese incense burner of the Ding type, bronze, mid Qing dynasty, with a wavy edge and used.
China, south (Guangdong or Fujian)
Description:
This tripod Chinese incense burner is an authentic example of the archaizing tradition inspired by the ancient Ding vessels of the Ming period. Made of bronze in the late Qing Dynasty (≈1770‑1800), it was intended for domestic use on family altars.
Charming authentic Chinese bronze incense burner, used, with an interior ash incrusted, confirming its function as an incense burner. Inspired by the ancient ritual ding, made in the early Qing dynasty.
Typical for ritual use or for writers.
It is not a piece for tourism; it was made, artisanal, by hand.
Qianlong (r. 1735-1796), after which a progressive decline began.
Small Chinese bronze tripod incense burner, from the late Qing Dynasty (≈1770‑1800), inspired by the ancient ritual ding vessels of the Ming period.
Feet: three, short, rounded, with fluting at the base
Mouth: open, irregular, with wavy edges
Handles: two, bridge-type, simple
Authentic specimen, with details confirming its manufacture in the 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
Estimated period
1850-1900
