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Chinese Brass Large Three-Legged Incense Burner

By [email protected], 11 June, 2014
Description

Chinese Heavy Brass Three Legged Incense Burner. 24cm/9.5in tall with lid on, 15cm/5.78in without lid. 17cm/6.38in at widest, 11.5cm/4.5in wide bowl opening. Possible Maker's Mark resembles a backward French styled "F" on top of one bowl 'handle' 3D dragon head. A stamp is engraved on bottom of bowl alongside the engraved word "China". Three legs have tusked and toothed dragon face carved at top of them. Two carved dragons  encircle incense holes. Small 3D dragon statue, 7.5cm/3in long X 5cm/2in tall X 3cm/1.25in wide, sits on lid. Four matching carved dragons encircle bowl with two 3D dragon head handles separating them.

Category
China
Medium
Heavy brass
Distinguishing marks
Backward stylized F engraved on one handle, engraved stamp image on bottom of bowl, engraved "China" on bowl bottom also.
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
9.5" X 6.38" X 7.75"
Weight
5 pounds
History
Great grandfather purchased early in his career as traveling salesman pre-1930.
Price Paid (If known)
Three generation family gift
For Sale?
Yes
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