Chinese Bronze Censer and Cover lot 489
Big Chinese bronze incense burner in Xuande style with a Foo Dog finial, openwork lid, and decorative floral scrolls on the body.
Minor wear, some variation to the patina and a few surface abrasions. Otherwise in good condition.
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This Chinese bronze incense burner is crafted in the style of the Xuande period (1426–1435), featuring a finely detailed Foo Dog finial on its openwork lid. The body is decorated with continuous floral scrolls and rests on three sculpted legs with lion-mask motifs. Two Foo Dog handles extend from the sides, adding sculptural and symbolic strength.
The solid bronze piece bears a Xuande mark in relief on its base, indicating its stylistic inspiration from the famous Xuande bronzes of the Ming dynasty. While the mark references the Xuande period, this censer is likely a later work, still retaining traditional Chinese bronze craftsmanship and aesthetic principles.
Dimensions: H 29 x W 25 cm
Weight: 5.8 kg
Material: Bronze
Origin: China
Chinese Bronze Censer and Cover lot 489
Description
• Solid bronze censer with three sculpted legs
• Foo Dog (Shishi) finial on the lid
• Openwork lid allowing incense smoke to escape
• Floral scroll decoration across the body
• Two Foo Dog handles
• Xuande reign mark in relief on the base
• Strong decorative and collectible presence
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