Bronze tripod censer, Qing Dynasty

A solid bronze incense burner with a low body and rounded profile, supported by three equally spaced conical legs. It has two curved, arched handles attached to the upper rim. The surface displays a rich brown patina with greenish hues and areas of natural oxidation, the result of age and ritual use. The interior is smooth and slightly concave, while at the base is a cast rectangular cartouche with an inscription in Chinese characters: “康熙戊子徐鲁人珍玩.” Its compact shape and formal balance link it to liturgical objects used in temples or scholars' studies, intended for burning incense as an act of veneration. Qing Dynasty (1644–1912) or later.

Height: 8.5 cm; Diameter: 15 cm

Weight: 1533 g