Chinese Miniature Bronze Dragon Incense Burner (Ding)
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Miniature Bronze Incense Burner – China – Archaic Style
A refined and compact 'scholars object' in the shape of a classic tripod censer (ding), decorated with traditional motifs and a striking dragon head on the lid.
Physical Specifications
- • Height: 6 cm
- • Width: 5 cm
- • Weight: approx. 100 grams
- • Material: Cast bronze alloy
Expertise & Analysis
This miniature incense burner is crafted in a traditional archaic style. The lid is reticulated and crowned with an expressive dragon's head, allowing the incense smoke to escape naturally. The body of the burner features stylized floral relief work (scrolling tendril pattern), flanked by two handles and a meander border (Greek clef) along the neck.
The three legs are decorated at the top with monster or lion masks. The compact dimensions and weight make it a typical collector's item for a writing desk or private altar. Given the patina and the finish of the base, this is a vintage to modern object in the classic style.
Based on size, material, and decorative value as a collector's item.
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