Censer, Chinese, Qing dynasty 1644–1911, 18th century; ceremonial/ritual vessel; backdated signatures; material not specified; height 8.5 cm, diameter 16.8 cm., A low, rounded metal vessel with a bulbous body and a slightly flared rim sits centered on a reflective surface; its exterior shows mottled tones of brown, dark green, and muted gold with a patinated finish, and a small curved handle-like projection is visible on the front, while the interior appears darker with grayish and black hues and the background is a soft pale gray.
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Censer, Chinese, Qing dynasty 1644–1911, 18th century; ceremonial/ritual vessel; backdated signatures; material not specified; height 8.5 cm, diameter 16.8 cm., A low, rounded metal vessel with a bulbous body and a slightly flared rim sits centered on a reflective surface; its exterior shows mottled tones of brown, dark green, and muted gold with a patinated finish, and a small curved handle-like projection is visible on the front, while the interior appears darker with grayish and black hues and the background is a soft pale gray.

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Censer Chinese Qing dynasty 1644–1911 18th century ceremonial ritual vessel backdated signatures material specified height 8.5 cm diameter 16.8 cm low rounded metal vessel bulbous body slightly flared rim sits centered reflective surface exterior mottled tones brown dark green muted gold patinated finish small curved handle- projection visible front interior darker grayish black hues background soft pale gray.

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