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Older Hand Carved Dragon Head Censer.  Incense Burner.  Stone.  Haicheng. China.

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  Detailed footed stone censer in good condition. Some light design engraving/etching near the dragon handles   A small chip around rim on lid, otherwise is excellent condition.   Hand carved in a village near Haicheng (Liaoning Province) in the early- to mid- 1900s, this piece ended up in a… Continue reading

Bronze and Copper Hanging Monastery Incense Burner.  Censer.  Hand Crafted.  Master Temple Quality.  Sherpa Monastery.  Sherka.  Rare.  Tibet.  Northeast Nepal.

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  I have located yet another of these rare burners / censers – although a bit smaller – but just as fascinating!   Around the turn of the 19th Century and into the 20th Century, little is known or recorded about the monasteries that were built by the Sherpas in… Continue reading

Very old Porcelain Ming-Dynasty Blue / White Double Dragons Crackled Porcelain Incense Burner / Bowl.  China

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    This burner appears to be very old, judging by the nature of the cracks, depth of color, and residue at the bottom of the inside.   Acquired from a wealthy family’s estate in Nanyang in Henan Province.  Wonderful ambiance.  Stand not included

Pair: Bronze Foo Dogs / Lions Incense Burners / Censers Statues, China

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Detail:  We found these in the back room of an Asian Antique shop in Los Angeles.  Circa mid-1900’s.  One male and one female.  A small amount of oxidation is present around their mouths.  It can be removed with a cotton Q-tip and some coconut oil.… Continue reading

Silver / Nickel Composite Ornate Censer / Incense Burner, China

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Detail:  This is such a detailed piece of art.  Multiple dimensions as the dragons, phoenix and kylin (on top), jump off the esotericstuff.com part of the censer.  Ornate for sure.  Composite nickel and silver for stability and hardness.  Circa mid-1900’s.  In very good condition.

Footed Glazed Vessel with Foo Dog / Lion Lid, China

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Detail:  Stunning glazed vessel with phoenix figures on each corner of a vented lid.  This was likely a censer or incense burner.  From our ceramic dealer in Canada.  Circa mid-1900’s.  Pristine condition.

Copper & Cloisonne Vessel / Censer, China

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Detail:  Huge censer with gilding accents.  Hand painted with – what looks like – foo dogs / lions faces on feet and dragons forming the handles.  Age unknown but certainly an older piece.    From an estate sale in Beijing.  Good condition.   This… Continue reading

Silver Foo Dog Censer / Incense Burner, China

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Detail:  I have seen these in many different styles, shapes and materials.  This one is top quality and cute as a button.  Most likely from the mid-1900s.  From an estate state near downtown Beijing. SORRY, this item has been sold.  Ask about other Censers with similar characteristics.

Old Bronze Dragon Censer / Incense Burner, China

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Detail:  Twelve dragon censer in bronze.  With signature.  Notice the vents on the six dragons around the outside.  Dragon’s mouth on lid is also a vent.  Perfect condition and high quality.  Age unknown.   This item has sold.  Thanks V.I.  !!    
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