Qing Dynasty Bronze Censer with Bugle-Ear Handles and 'Xuande Nian Zhi' Seal Script Mark

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Qing Dynasty Bronze Censer with Bugle-Ear Handles and 'Xuande Nian Zhi' Seal Script Mark

A bronze censer, with double dragon-ear handles and a plain surface, exhibits a stately form, clean lines, and meticulous craftsmanship. Its heavy body suggests an early Qing dynasty style. The dragon-ear censer, with its simple, curved handles, symbolizes the dragon's body.

Catalogue No.: 296

Diameter 12.7cm, Height 6cm

"Xuande Nian Zhi" seal script mark

Starting bid: RMB 3,100

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This bronze censer features double 'youlong' (dragon-like) ears and a plain surface. Its form is dignified, lines are clean, craftsmanship is well-proportioned, and the body is heavy, reflecting an early Qing dynasty style. The 'youlong' ear censer symbolizes the dragon's body with its simple, curved handles. Censers with the 'Yutang' mark are quite numerous in circulation, and their quality varies greatly. The lines of this censer's body possess a simple, clean, stable, and generous form, resembling half a gourd. Whether used for offerings on an altar, placed in a living room, or displayed in a study or residence for elegant appreciation, it can create a refined and tranquil ambiance.

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荣艺庭芳中国近现代艺术品专场

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