Chinese Silver Incense (Censer) Burner

Art

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The Curio Cabinet Collection

Name/Title

Chinese Silver Incense (Censer) Burner

Entry/Object ID

ML3619

Description

An antique Chinese silver-mounted jade/hardstone tripod incense censer, likely dating from the Late Qing Dynasty to the early Republic Period (late 19th to early 20th century).

Artwork Details

Medium

Silver and Stone

Category

Chinese Metal Art

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Continent

Asia

Inscription/Signature/Marks

The square imprint on the silver base reads 「足銀」 (Zú Yín), which translates directly to "Pure Silver" or "Fine Silver" (typically equivalent to a silver purity of 99% or higher).This hallmark was widely stamped by Chinese silversmiths starting in the late 19th century to guarantee metal quality for both domestic consumption and the booming Western export market.

Dimensions

Height

3 in

Width

2-11/16 in

Diameter

2 in

Weight

120 g

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good

Acquisition

Acquisition Method

Purchase