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A striking vintage Chinese-style ceremonial censer / incense burner, intricately molded and carved in high relief with dragon-form side handles, …
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A striking vintage Chinese-style ceremonial censer / incense burner, intricately molded and carved in high relief with dragon-form side handles, foo lion mask details, guardian figures, immortals, and layered geometric borders. The piece has a warm aged ivory-tone finish designed to resemble carved ivory or bone, with deep sculptural detailing throughout.
The censer is composed in a traditional two-part form, with a removable upper section featuring a continuous band of immortal figures. The lower body is decorated with raised figures, lion-mask ring handles, pierced openwork details, and dragon heads extending outward at each side. It sits on a fitted dark carved wood display stand, which gives the piece a more complete and elevated presentation than many comparable examples.
The underside and removable section both feature molded Chinese-style seal marks, similar to documented auction examples of this form. The material appears to be vintage resin / composite ivory.
Excellent decorative condition with strong detail, no losses, and a very impressive scale.
Dimensions
Height: 16.5”
Width at dragon handles: approx. 14.5”
Includes fitted carved wood base.
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- Dimensions
- 14.5ʺW × 4ʺD × 16.5ʺH
- Period
- Late 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Resin
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Cream
- Condition Notes
- Excellent decorative condition with strong detail, no losses, and a very impressive scale. Excellent decorative condition with strong detail, no losses, and a very impressive scale. less
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