China's late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China imitation Xuande bronze small incense burner

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52490046594_27bf27f08b_z.jpg China's late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China imitation Xuande bronze small incense burner https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52490046584_12f70dc3ba_z.jpg The Chinese incense burner culture has a long history and originated from the "Ding" in the Shang and Zhou Dynasties. At that time, bronze tripods were used to cook food and sacrifice to gods. The incense burners were originally only used for incense burning, especially the ancient bronze incense burners, which are not only valuable in material but also exquisite in craftsmanship. They usually become antiques and works of art that people collect. Meaning no longer matters. The most famous of the Bronze incense burners is the Xuande burner made in the Ming Dynasty. According to legend, Emperor Xuande of the Ming Dynasty ordered the royal craftsmen to compare the styles and historical records of the famous kilns of Ding, Ru, Guan, Ge, and Jiu in the palace to make use of the time. The tens of thousands of catties of Bronze that the King of Siam paid tribute were fired and cast together with various precious metals such as gold and silver to make Yi ware (that is, bronze ware), of which the furnace was the most, so it was called "Xuande Furnace", and the official Ming Dynasty never produced it again. . The appearance of the Xuande furnace is characterized by the changeable color of the metal skin, and the light is still faintly revealed under the dark appearance. The successful creation of Xuande furnace opened a precedent for Bronze furnaces in later generations. Due to the beautiful appearance of Xuande furnace, a large number of folks imitated and cast the Xuande year number. In the Yongzheng and Qianlong period, it reached the peak of production. In the long historical years, Xuande furnace has become a collective name for bronze incense burners. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52490234260_b4b6eaf076_z.jpg The appearance of the Xuande furnace was modeled after the French, Shang and Zhou bronzes. The features are short neck, open mouth, flat and bulging belly, stubby bottom feet, double bridge-shaped ears, and inscriptions of the year are mostly cast on the outer bottom of the incense burner. Commonly signed words include "Xuan", "Xuande", "Xuande Year System", "Treasure of the Ancient Times", "Daming Xuande Year System" and so on. In addition to Bronze, the Xuande furnace is made of various raw materials, as well as precious materials such as gold and Silver, so the color will be dark purple or dark brown. In addition, the production process is cumbersome. Generally, the charge must be refined four times, while the Xuande furnace requires twelve refining, so the furnace quality is more pure and fine. The wonderful thing about Xuande stove is the color, the color of the stove has been hidden inside and emits a dim and strange light, but it is so soft and natural. Xuande furnace can be said to be the crystallization of the exquisite craftsmanship and aesthetic interest of ancient Chinese craftsmen, which has been passed down to later generations and has become an exquisite antique, which is worthy of collection. ◤Material: Bronze ◤Size: diameter about 3 cm; bottom diameter about 3 cm; height about 4 cm (including furnace lugs) ◤Weight: about 97 g ◤Origin: China ◤Price: $ 3,200 /pc ◤Quantity: This is the only one, a small incense burner with a history of 100 years, which is worthy of collection by antiquities lovers. ※The antique pieces of more than ten years are all brand new and unused. Because of the time spent on purchasing long-term products, it will leave traces of the years. If you are very interested in the perfect quality of the products, please go to the store to buy them directly, thank you. ※If you need it, please ask if there are any more products, please do not place an order directly, thank you. ※The props and accessories in the picture are not included in this product. ※Because there will be differences in the light of the shooting and the color cast of the camera, the actual product must be the main product. If the product is not damaged, it cannot be returned or exchanged because the product is not as expected (color, style, pattern, size, etc.). I'm sorry, thank you~ ※Rare item, only this one. ※The products are all collected old pieces for more than ten years, and there is no old-fashioned effect. If you have any doubts, please do not place an order, thank you! ※We try our best to provide complete item descriptions and photos. Buyers are requested to judge the value of the items at their own discretion. There is no warranty period and no appreciation period for antique pieces. Returns and exchanges are not accepted after the goods are sold. Old items will have traces of time, such as oxidation, paint peeling, scratches, etc. It is normal, please think twice, and accept these imperfections before placing an order!