Censers, also known as incense burners, have a long history in China, dating back to ancient times. They were used for a variety of purposes, including religious ceremonies, medicinal treatments, and as a means of purifying the air.

In ancient China, censers were used in religious rituals and ceremonies, particularly in Taoist and Buddhist temples. They were also used in imperial palaces and government buildings, where they were used to purify the air and to ward off evil spirits. Censers were often made of bronze, and were decorated with intricate designs and motifs, such as dragons, phoenixes, and other symbols of power and authority.

During the Han dynasty (206 BC-220 AD), censers were used in traditional Chinese medicine as a way to burn herbal mixtures to treat illnesses. Censers were also used in the home as part of everyday life, where they were used to purify the air and more...

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A Qing Dynasty bronze censer with carved wooden base 19th…

Qing Dynasty Bronze Censer with Carved Wooden Base

A Qing Dynasty bronze censer with carved wooden base 19th century, tripod footed censer with pierced wooden cover and carved lobed base. 30 cm high

A Chinese bronze censer, squat circular shape, with two…

Chinese Bronze Censer with Loop Handles and Fluting

A Chinese bronze censer, squat circular shape, with two integral loop handles to the rim, the body with deep fluting and vertical ribs, three of the ribs extending to form feet, four character seal mark cast under the base. Diameter 18 cm

A bronze censer on stand of compressed form with raised handles,…

Bronze Censer on Stand with Raised Handles and Mark

A bronze censer on stand of compressed form with raised handles, the stand with four bracket feet, six character mark to base, 12 cm across

A late 19th century/early 20th century Chinese bronze censer,…

Chinese Bronze Censer with Handles and Feet

A late 19th century/early 20th century Chinese bronze censer, squat circular shape, the rim with handles issuing as loops, raised on three tapering feet, intaglio hallmark cast under the base, dark brown patina. Diameter 11 cm

Chinese bronze Buddha. Medicine Buddha; and three miniature…

Chinese Bronze Buddha and Miniature Censers

Chinese bronze Buddha. Medicine Buddha; and three miniature censers. Height 8 cm (Buddha)

Chinese bronze incense burner reign mark to base, 20.5 cm wide,…

Chinese Bronze Incense Burner with Reign Mark

Chinese bronze incense burner reign mark to base, 20.5 cm wide, 11.5 cm high

A Chinese bronze censer, the body cast with opposed relief…

Chinese Bronze Censer with Elephant Mask Handles and Birds

A Chinese bronze censer, the body cast with opposed relief panels of birds on branches between a pair of elephant mask handles to the sides, on four supports above a platform base cast as intertwined tree branches. Height 9.5 cm

A Chinese bronze censer, rectangular form, the pierced and…

Dragon-embellished Chinese bronze censer with cloud scroll lid

A Chinese bronze censer, rectangular form, the pierced and cloud scroll domed lid with shishi finial, the body with raised angular handles and bulbous form with relief decoration of dragons, mystic pearls and clouds, raised on four tapering cylindrical…

Heavy Chinese bronze type censer

Chinese bronze censer

Heavy Chinese bronze type censer