Burner - Silver, Agate
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A Chinese censer in red gemstone (agate) with silver‑tone cast metal fittings, 7 cm high, 6 cm wide and 6 cm deep, weighing 120 g, in good used condition with minor signs of wear; origin China.
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Small Chinese Censer (incense burner) made of red ornamental stone with dragon and lion heads – Vintage
Description
For sale is a decorative Asian censer in a compact, bulbous form. The piece impresses with its vivid red color and the detailed traditional metal fittings.
The vessel is excellent as a collector’s item, a tabletop decoration, or for display in a display cabinet.
Details & Features
• Item: Censer / incense burner with lid
• Style/Origin: China / Asia- Americana
• Body material: Red, lightly translucent ornamental stone (agate/carnelian style) or high-quality Peking glass.
• Fittings material: Cast metal alloy (antique silver look)
• Handles: Two three-dimensional guardian lion heads (Foo Dogs) with a movable free ring each.
• Lid: Openwork with traditional characters/symbols (including longevity symbol) and a dragon figure as the knob.
• Stand: Three-legged (integrated metal feet on the bottom)
Condition
• Very good vintage condition with signs of use consistent with age.
• The metal parts show a beautiful, authentic patina.
• No major damage, cracks, or chips to the red body are detectable.
• The rings on the lion heads are freely movable.
• Note: Please examine the high-resolution photos closely, as they form a substantial part of the condition description.
Small Chinese Censer (incense burner) made of red ornamental stone with dragon and lion heads – Vintage
Description
For sale is a decorative Asian censer in a compact, bulbous form. The piece impresses with its vivid red color and the detailed traditional metal fittings.
The vessel is excellent as a collector’s item, a tabletop decoration, or for display in a display cabinet.
Details & Features
• Item: Censer / incense burner with lid
• Style/Origin: China / Asia- Americana
• Body material: Red, lightly translucent ornamental stone (agate/carnelian style) or high-quality Peking glass.
• Fittings material: Cast metal alloy (antique silver look)
• Handles: Two three-dimensional guardian lion heads (Foo Dogs) with a movable free ring each.
• Lid: Openwork with traditional characters/symbols (including longevity symbol) and a dragon figure as the knob.
• Stand: Three-legged (integrated metal feet on the bottom)
Condition
• Very good vintage condition with signs of use consistent with age.
• The metal parts show a beautiful, authentic patina.
• No major damage, cracks, or chips to the red body are detectable.
• The rings on the lion heads are freely movable.
• Note: Please examine the high-resolution photos closely, as they form a substantial part of the condition description.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
120 g
Over 200 years old
No
Material
Agate, Silver
Country of origin
China
Dynastic style/period
unknown
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
7 cm
Width
6 cm
Depth
6 cm
Estimated period
unknown
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