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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 → - Item Number: V-0208
- Provenance/Origin: Haicheng China. Circa 1940s
- Composition: Stone
- Dimensions: 6.25" wide including handles x 7" tall with lid on
- Weight: 3 pounds
- Price: $ 132.00 USD
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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 → - Item Number: V-8529
- Provenance/Origin: Sherka Monastery. Solu. Northeast Nepal
- Composition: Bronze and copper
- Dimensions: Hanging: 29". Burner: 10.5" tall (with lid on) x 8" at widest point
- Weight: 5.5 pounds
- Price: $ 1,465.00 USD
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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
- Item Number: C-3302
- Provenance/Origin: China. Most likely late-1800s or early-1900s
- Composition: Porcelain
- Dimensions: 3" tall x 5.25" diameter
- Weight: 1.5 pounds
- Price: $ 95.00 USD
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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 → - Item Number: V-3521
- Provenance/Origin: China. Circa mid-1900's
- Composition: Bronze
- Dimensions: 8" tall x 4.5" at widest, each
- Weight: 5.5 pounds for pair
- Price: $185.00 USD for pair
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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.
- Item Number: V-0802
- Provenance/Origin: China. Circa mid-1900's.
- Composition: Silver/Nickel composite
- Dimensions: 9.5" tall x 7" at widest
- Weight: 4.75 pounds
- Price: $295.00 USD
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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.
- Item Number: V-6060
- Provenance/Origin: China. Circa mid-1900's
- Composition: Glazed ceramic
- Dimensions: 10.5" tall x 7" at widest
- Weight: 3.25 pounds
- Price: $95.00 USD
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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 → - Item Number: V-7550
- Provenance/Origin: Beijing estate, China. Probably mid- 1900's
- Composition: Copper and cloisonne-styled
- Dimensions: 20" tall x 18" at widest
- Weight: 6.75 pounds
- Price: $475.00 USD
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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. - Item Number: V-5521
- Provenance/Origin: China, estate sale, circa mid-1900s
- Composition: Silver / Nickel composition
- Dimensions: 6" tall x 4.5" wide
- Weight: 2.1 pounds
- Price: $145.00 USD
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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. !! - Item Number: V-3724
- Provenance/Origin: China. Antique shop outside Beijing
- Composition: Bronze
- Dimensions: 6.5" tall x 6.5" wide
- Weight: 2.5 pounds
- Price: $185.00 USD
