18th c Chinese Gilt Bronze Incense Censor Archaic Style signed American Antiques The plant or herbs to

The plant or herbs to be ignited were placed strategically for maximum smoldering time

Weight: 162

Each spoon is hallmarked with makers& sterling marks located on the back of each spoon

Superb detail & treatment of light and color

18th c Chinese Gilt Bronze Incense Censor Archaic Style signed American Antiques The plant or herbs toWe are offering An 18th c. signed Chinese Archaic style Bronze lidded Censer incense burner, standing on four legs. It has continuous textured repeated geometric patterns throughout the body of the censer. From the earliest bronze vessels of the Shang dynasty onward, geometric patterns have been used to form a dense, textured background. Two side panels are highlighted with Dragons. The lid has an oval shape opening and a mythical animal sits on he