Caption

Censer with cover, Qing dynasty 1644–1911, 19th century, China. Censer with two handles in the shape of mascarons; lion fo iconography. Ritual vessel, censer; inlay with gold vein. Height 12.5 cm, width 11.1 cm., A bronze vessel with a domed lid and a stylized animal finial stands on a reflective surface; the vessel is primarily brown and bronze with darker greenish and blackish patina accents, a few decorative relief patterns around its body, a group of ornate handles shaped like animal heads on its sides, and three short, elaborately carved legs.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A26_198

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77.2Mb (999.1Kb) / 15.0in x 20.0in / 4500 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Censer cover Qing dynasty 1644–1911 19th century China two handles shape mascarons lion fo iconography Ritual vessel censer inlay gold vein Height 12.5 cm width 11.1 cm bronze vessel domed lid stylized animal finial stands reflective surface vessel primarily brown bronze darker greenish blackish patina accents decorative relief patterns body group ornate handles shaped animal heads sides three short elaborately carved legs.