Chinese Brass Dragon Tripod Censer Qianlong Mark c1900 Incense Burner

Hand-cast yellow-brass tripod censer with removable pierced lid topped by a spirited shíshī (Buddhist lion) finial. High-relief five-clawed dragons coil round the shoulders while two openwork dragon handles rise from the rim; wave and thunder-scroll engraving decorates the body. A four-character 乾隆年製 (Qianlong nian zhi) reign mark is cast in a sunken square on the base—an apocryphal homage typical of late-Qing / early-Republic export bronzes (circa 1890-1925). Lovely mellow patina with traces of turquoise Verdigris in recesses; no holes or missing elements, only the expected casting seams and minor age spotting.

Details

Maker: Chinese coastal export foundry (Guangdong/Tianjin), late Qing–early Republic

Year: c. 1890-1925 (apocryphal Qianlong mark)

Material: Sand-cast brass, chased and punch-finished

Height: 24 cm • Width handle-to-handle: 15 cm • Weight: 1.6 kg

Notable features: Five-clawed imperial dragons; pierced scroll lid; shíshī finial; four-character 乾隆年製 seal mark

Condition: Very good antique condition—light surface wear, slight casting lines, stable Verdigris in crevices, lid fits snugly

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