Caption

Censer, Chinese, Qing dynasty 1644–1911, 18th century. Ceremonial/ritual vessel; backdated signatures. Material/subject: vessel censer with elephants. Dimensions: height 9.7 cm, width 11.3 cm., A small metal vessel with a flared rim stands on a short rounded base supported by three sculpted feet shaped like stylized animal heads; the surface shows worn patches of gold over a brownish-bronze patina with areas of darker tarnish, and the interior appears lighter with a muted golden tone, all reflected faintly on the glossy surface beneath.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A27_041

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Rights managed

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77.2Mb (880.6Kb) / 15.0in x 20.0in / 4500 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Censer Chinese Qing dynasty 1644–1911 18th century Ceremonial ritual vessel backdated signatures Material subject vessel censer elephants Dimensions height 9.7 cm width 11.3 cm small metal vessel flared rim stands short rounded base supported three sculpted feet shaped stylized animal heads surface worn patches gold brownish-bronze patina areas darker tarnish interior lighter muted golden tone reflected faintly glossy beneath.