Incense burner - Brass

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Antique Chinese brass miniature censer in a broad, bombe form with two stylised loop handles, dating to the late Qing Dynasty to early Republic period (c. 1890–1920), with dimensions 4.5 × 7.7 × 6.8 cm and a weight of 100 g, bearing a six-character square mark reading Da Ming Xuande Nian Zhi (an apocryphal inscription).

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Beautiful, charming, antique Chinese miniature brass censer, executed in the classic, broad-bellied bombé form. The object is equipped with two stylized, upturned lug-handles at the rim and rests gracefully on three short, tapered feet.

At the underside there is a cast, six-character square seal mark: 大明宣德年製 (Da Ming Xuande Nian Zhi). This is an honorable apocryphal mark referring to the Xuande reign period (1426–1435) of the Ming dynasty. Given the refined miniature workmanship, weight and casting characteristics, this piece dates from the late Qing dynasty to the early Republic period (ca. 1890–1920).

The interior shows authentic signs of use and a dark patina from historical use with incense. A beautiful and compact collectible for enthusiasts of Asian art and antiques.

Dimensions: 4.5x7.7x6.8 cm
Weight: 100 g

Beautiful, charming, antique Chinese miniature brass censer, executed in the classic, broad-bellied bombé form. The object is equipped with two stylized, upturned lug-handles at the rim and rests gracefully on three short, tapered feet.

At the underside there is a cast, six-character square seal mark: 大明宣德年製 (Da Ming Xuande Nian Zhi). This is an honorable apocryphal mark referring to the Xuande reign period (1426–1435) of the Ming dynasty. Given the refined miniature workmanship, weight and casting characteristics, this piece dates from the late Qing dynasty to the early Republic period (ca. 1890–1920).

The interior shows authentic signs of use and a dark patina from historical use with incense. A beautiful and compact collectible for enthusiasts of Asian art and antiques.

Dimensions: 4.5x7.7x6.8 cm
Weight: 100 g

Details

Era
1400-1900
Weight
100 g
Material
Brass
Country of origin
China
Dynastic style/period
Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
4.5 cm
Width
7.7 cm
Depth
6.8 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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