Silver Inlaid Bronze Censer with Dragon Motif

A silver inlaid bronze censer Qing dynasty, 19th century, the…
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A silver inlaid bronze censer Qing dynasty, 19th century, the rounded body tapering to a flared mouth and galleried rim, supported on three conical feet and set with two curving strap handles, the sides inlaid in silver wire with dragons chasing flaming pearls on a dense cloud scroll ground, the base with an apocryphal four character date in a recessed square, corresponding to the year 807 of the Tang Dynasty, 27 cm high, 44 cm wide

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  • Bronze - An alloy of copper and tin, traditionally in the proportions of about 9 parts of copper to 1 part of tin.

    The discovery of bronze in Western Asia in the 4th century enabled people to create metal objects which were superior to those previoulsy possible because of its strength and hardness, and it has been used throughout the world for weapons, coins, tools, statuary and other decorative items.

    It is very fluid in a molten state, and its hardness, strength when set, and non-corrosive properties makes it most suitable for casting sculpture.
  • Qing Dynasty - The Qing Dynasty was the last imperial dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912. It was established by the Manchu people, who originated from the northeastern region of China. The Qing Dynasty was preceded by the Ming Dynasty and followed by the Republic of China.

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