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BUY WITH CONFIDENCE. GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC AND AS DESCRIBED OR YOUR MONEY BACK! Today we are happy to offer for sale a beautiful antique Chinese gilt brass censer! A censer or incense burner is a vessel made for burning incense or perfume in some solid form. These vessels have been in use since ancient times in many cultures, in both secular and religious contexts. This wonderful antique Chinese censer is finely and intricately crafted and detailed of cast gilt brass/bronze. The piece features a round bowl shape center adorned with dragon handles and featuring a floral motif frieze. The body is supported by a tripod base composed of footed dragon caryatids. The reticulated lid features a floral arabesque motif and is topped by a wonderfully-detailed foo dog. The censer is stamped on the bottom. Censer presents beautifully and is in very good antique condition, with very minor display wear, tarnishing and patina commensurate with age. Add elegant Chinese style and elegance to any interior with this precious vase…Fresh to the market! Dimensions: 7-7/8″ in height, 7-5/8″ in length, approx. 5-1/8″ in diameter NOTE: Shipping cost includes full insurance. We do not mark up shipping. SHED2/16/K/R