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Overview This heavy cast bronze handheld censer (incense burner) features a deep cup reservoir, wide rim flange, stepped pedestal foot, and a side handle socket. Enveloped in an authentic, heavy green verdigris patina, the piece carries a commanding antique presence. Ideal for Wabi-Sabi, Minimalist Rustic, or Global Eclectic interior spaces, it functions beautifully as a ritual accent, incense burner, or altar display centerpiece. Cultural & Artistic Background Designed in the tradition of ceremonial handheld censers, this footed vessel features a hollow side socket engineered to receive a fitted wooden or bamboo handle. This key feature allowed priests or practitioners to carry burning coals, aromatic resins, and incense during purification ceremonies without heat transferring to the hands. Cast using traditional sand or lost-wax casting methods and lathe-finished, its flared rim flange was designed to catch falling embers, while the elevated pedestal base kept heat off surfaces. Condition & Surface Character • Heavyweight cast bronze structure with complete structural integrity and an intact, sound handle socket. • Natural, thickly layered verdigris patina showing rich turquoise-green oxidation and earthy bronze undertones. • Basin interior displays authentic surface calcification and oxidation consistent with historical heat exposure and age. Dimensions & Weight • Height: 3.5 inches • Width/Diameter: 4.0 inches
