Gold-splashed Chinese Bronze Censer with Archaistic Features

A Chinese Gold-Splashed bronze censer 17th or later, of rounded…
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A Chinese Gold-Splashed bronze censer 17th or later, of rounded rectangular form, with two archaistic mask handles, the lid pierced with an archaistic qilong, the base with a cast inset three character mark in archaic seal-script, the entire censer covered with gold splashes in uneven formation and of differing sizes, 7.8 cm high, 10.7 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.

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