17th Century Chinese Bronze Censer & Cover with Jade Finial Top and Wood Base

Product Description

A Fantastic and Rare 17th century Chinese Patinated Bronze Censer & Cover with Jade Finial Top and Wood Base. The body of this censor is intricately decorated with Archaistic decoration in hand-chassed relief. The wooden lid is designed with a foliate, leaf-like form, with a gorgeous white jade finial in the shape of a lotus leaf. The gorgeous tripod censer stands on a beautiful hard-wood base, which is fantastically hand carved and decorated with a nature-esc motif. Censer’s such as this, are very difficult to find in this quality, condition, Size, and age. They are usually highly damaged and missing integral portions, such as lids or bases. However, this piece is fully complete and in outstanding condition for its age.
China, circa: 1690-1705.

Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)
Diameter: 9.25 in (23.5 cm)