A fine antique 17th- 18th century Chinese Qing Dynasty large bronze Incense Burner censer on stand bearing 16 characters Chinese mark to base.

A compressed globular body raised on a flaring ring foot chased with foaming waves. The sides applied with twin fish handles. The exterior finely hand chiseled in relief with two Qiulong horned dragons pursuing flaming pearl amidst flames and the clouds on the chased ground. Bordered by two bands incised with a Greek key pattern. The rim finely hand chiseled with scrolling decoration on the chased ground.

Solid bronze, of circular form with three scroll-form feet hand chiseled with Auspicious symbols including scrolls, flames, clouds, double - Ruyi head. The rim finely hand chiseled with a Greek key pattern.

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A similar censer was sold on Jul 15, 2016, by Hannam's Auctioneers Ltd in the UK for GBP(British Pound)  3,800 plus a buyer's premium of 23% and plus 20% VAT (Tax).= GBP 5608 = $7090

We will also provide the buyer with photocopies of the pages from the mentioned references together with a certificate of authenticity.

MEASUREMENTS:

Length across handles: 32 cm (12.6 inches).

Width: 25 cm (9.84 inches).

Height including stand: 17 cm 6.69 inches).

Total weight: with the stand 7.493 kg 16.519 lb.)

CONDITION:

In very good condition, shows its age and use, the interior with dip dark black, green, and brown patina.

PROVENANCE: From an old Canadian Collection of Oriental Art.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.