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ANTIQUE CHINESE BRONZE PAGODA LANTERN CENSER EIGHT IMMORTALS DRAGON CLOUDS 16"

$ 395.44

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Condition: Incense burner has dark patina ~ possibly from Qing era
  • Restocking Fee: No

    Description

    Offered for purchase is an antique Chinese bronze lantern with dark patina.
    Octagonal scalloped pagoda top with ball finial topped with a looped archaic dragon handle.
    The underside of the top has eight shaped pierced panels with cloud band design.
    The body of the lantern has eight vertical panels with low relief and pierced decoration of the eight immortals on engraved cloud bands.
    Two of the panels form a door, hinged at the top with a cloud swivel catch.
    Eight footed lotus form the base with kylin masks
    Stamped beneath the base is a maker's calligraphic seal mark.
    Believed to be early 19th Century ~ Qing ~ Circa 1800-1810.
    16 inches high, 8 inches diameter.
    The lantern has been previously utilized as a large candle/holder burner.
    Weight of the lantern is 8 1/2 pounds