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Subject:Bronze Censer
Posted By: Victor Martinez Thu, Jul 03, 2025 IP: 75.146.247.209
Hello-
Does the signature on this bronze censer look familiar to anyone?
Thank you





Subject:Re: Bronze Censer
Posted By: RENATO Wed, Jul 16, 2025
Dear Victor Martinez,

The censer exhibits an archaistic style - reviving Bronze Age ritual forms -characterized by its tripod legs, beast-face mounts, the buddhist swastika called Manji in japan (卍) known as the "wan" in China, phoenix (鳳), and thunder-pattern (雷紋) and the shishi fool dog playing with a ball up in the lip, Interpretive analysis suggests it is likely a Qing dynasty revival piece rather than a genuine ancient artifact. The square seal impression on the base resembles Qing dynasty (seal script) marks. You can compare it with ceramic qialong marks here: orientalantiques.co.uk/uncategorized/chinese-porcelain-marks-identification-guide/?srsltid=AfmBOopgG-la61dpb4gpth1UJ-IdoLLGqxEdi4YJTSL702XTbSSv3cPC

Have a nice day,
Renato

Subject:Re: Bronze Censer
Posted By: I.Nagy Thu, Jul 17, 2025
Bottom marking,
弎治　-　Sanzhi

Unidentifiable

Regards,
I.Nagy

Subject:Re: Bronze Censer
Posted By: Victor Martinez Mon, Jul 21, 2025
Thank you for translating. Even though the artist is unknown, it is good to know the name.

Subject:Re: Bronze Censer
Posted By: Victor Martinez Mon, Jul 21, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to reply. I agree that it is a Qing dynasty censer in archaistic style. Very interesting decoration!

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