The price of the gilded incense burner varied greatly due to many factors. For example, in the 19th century, 1880, the bronze gilded glaze Sanlongding incense burner in the palace building office was estimated to be 1.2 million yuan; The bronze gilded Hu Elephant Ear incense burner of the Ming Dynasty was sold at 805,000 yuan in the autumn auction of China Guardian 2023; The Qing Jiaqing silk inlaid glaze Tao Tie pattern incense burner was sold at 517,500 yuan in the spring auction of China Guardian 2023; The price of the antique bronze gilded incense burner home decoration was 680 yuan; The auspicious pure copper incense burner with gold-plated hollowed-out incense burner for Buddha was 480 yuan, and the antique pure copper paste gilded bat incense burner decoration was 161.49 yuan. The novel " Gilded Palm " is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
From the reference materials, the price of the gilded copper incense burner during the Republic of China was different. For example, there was a "Republic of China." Xuande's gold-plated bronze two-ear three-legged incense burner was a 95-grade incense burner, and its price was 4299 yuan. There were also antique crafts wholesale, gold-plated solid brass, and miscellaneous antique bronze ware at 16 yuan. Therefore, the price of the bronze gilded incense burner in the Republic of China varied greatly due to factors such as quality and craftsmanship. The novel "Gilded Palm" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
A variety of cultural relics related to the gold-plated hollowed-out silver incense burner were unearthed in the temple, such as the gold-plated silver incense burner with a five-ring silver incense burner on the gate seat. It was made of sheet metal and decorated with gold-plated patterns. It was unearthed in the northeast side of the back room of the underground palace of Tang Dynasty under the pagoda of the temple. The furnace plate had the characteristics of opening and flat folding edge. It had five curves along the outside. There were vertical ribs on the abdominal wall divided into five petals. The outer wall of the petals was riveted with the head of the animal face and the mouth was equipped with ring ears. Both sides of the vertical ribs were decorated with honeysuckles. The furnace seat was in the shape of a basin and was welding with the bottom of the furnace plate. The shoulder mold was covered with lotus petals. The abdominal wall has a hollow door and so on. There was also a gold-gilded double-bee pattern hollowed-out silver incense pouch. This type of spherical incense burner had an advanced gimmick system. The double-bee silver spherical incense burner of the Fa Men Temple was the largest type discovered in the Tang Dynasty. Its decorative style and gimmick system originated from the furnace. In addition, the gold-plated hollowed-out silver incense burner was not an isolated case. There were 13 similar incense burner from the Tang Dynasty, eight of which were in China, and three of which were in museum around the world, including the Liberty Museum of Art in Washington and the Cosmic Museum of Art in New York. The novel " Gilded Palm " is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
The gilded incense burner of the Qing Dynasty had many styles and characteristics. For example, there was a gold-plated copper glaze Sanlongding incense burner, which was made in the 19th century in 1880 (the sixth year of Guangxu of the Qing Dynasty). It was 110mm wide and weighed 705g. It was the ultimate masterpiece of Chinese and Western art. There was only one piece left in the world and it was estimated to be worth 1.2 million yuan. There was also a clear copper gilded incense burner. It was made of refined copper and had an exquisite design. The shape of the incense burner was rare. The body of the incense burner was decorated with twining branches and auspicious bird patterns. The magpie looked lifelike and the patterns were exquisite. It was inlaid with colorful gems. The gilded incense burner was well preserved and the patina was oily. The size was 12* 15.5 cm in diameter and weighed 403g. In addition, the bronze gilded three-legged furnace was a Qing Dynasty work. It was three-legged in shape, exquisite and gorgeous in production, beautiful and generous in shape, and was estimated to be about 28,000 - 36,000 yuan. The novel "Gilded Palm" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
There were many types of gilded three-legged incense burner and each had its own characteristics in different dynasties. In the Ming Dynasty, there was a three-legged gilded copper incense burner used by Tibetans to worship the gods of heaven and earth, and in the Qing Dynasty, there was a three-legged copper gilded chisel flower incense burner, which was exquisitely made and beautifully shaped. It was estimated to be about 28,000 - 36,000 yuan. There was also a three-legged, two-ear, gold-plated incense burner made in the Xuande Year of Ming Dynasty. The Xuande Furnace was a copper incense burner designed and manufactured by Zhu Zhanji, Emperor Xuanzong of Ming Dynasty, in the third year of Xuande of Ming Dynasty. It was the first bronze incense burner in China history to be made of wind-ground copper. It was practical and artistic, with more than 40 colors. The shape of the incense burner was square, the lines were simple, and the temperament was calm. Different periods had different emphasis on precision and quality. The Ming furnace emphasized charm. The furnaces of the late Ming and early Qing dynasties had a simple and heavy feeling. The furnaces of the Yongzheng period had soft lines. The craftsmanship of the refined furnaces of the Qianlong period had reached the highest point in history and was highly respected in the collection of bronzeware. The "De" character at the bottom of the model existed regardless of whether it was horizontal or not. Its shape was ancient and thick. The ones with ears were better than those without ears. The more refined the caster, the better. The value of different size also varied. Small was commonly seen for a diameter of 8 - 12 cm, and medium for a diameter of 15 cm. The quantity was small and the value was high. Those with a diameter greater than 20 cm were rare and had high value. The heavier the same size, the higher the value. The novel " Gilded Palm " is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
From the reference materials, it could be seen that there was a Song Ru kiln gilded three-legged two-ear incense burner. It mentioned ceramic incense burner, but there was no more special explanation about the porcelain gilded three-legged incense burner. He only knew that different materials, ages, and craftsmanship would affect the value of the incense burner collection. For example, Ru kiln porcelain was precious to begin with, and the gilding process also increased its uniqueness. However, there was a lack of detailed information on the three-legged incense burner. The novel " Gilded Palm " is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
The value of the gilded incense burner varied greatly due to many factors. If it was a bronze gilded three dragon top incense burner made by the palace building office in the 19th century, 1880, the estimated value was 1.2 million yuan. A three-legged furnace with copper gilded patterns from the Qing Dynasty. It was exquisitely made and was estimated to be worth about 28,000 to 36,000 yuan. In the 2024 China Guardian Spring Auction, the Ming Zhengde copper gilded Arabic three-legged cylinder furnace was sold for 3,450,000 yuan; the Ming Wanli silk inlaid glaze double dragon holding longevity pattern square cover furnace was sold for 2,990,000 yuan; the Qing Qianlong silk inlaid glaze treasure flower animal face pattern tripod furnace, a set of flower Gu was sold for 1,552,500 yuan. In short, its value was affected by its age, craftsmanship, preservation, rarity, and other factors. The novel " Gilded Palm " is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
The price of the bronze Qilin incense burner varied greatly due to many factors. For example, at the auction in May 2024, the bronze gilded Arabian three-legged cylinder furnace from the Zhengde period of the Ming Dynasty was sold for 3,450,000 yuan, the four-sided cover furnace with double dragons holding longevity patterns from the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty was sold for 2,990,000 yuan, and the set of tripod furnace and flower Gu from the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty was sold for 1,552,500 yuan. The prices of the Qilin incense burner sold in the market were more diverse. There were 31% of the repurchases, 1.8 yuan, and 572 transactions (Wenzhou), and there were 41% of the repurchases, 52.25 yuan, and 105 transactions (Yiwu). There was also an incense burner that had been appraised as authentic by experts overseas that could be sold for 250,000 yuan, but it was not clear whether it was a Kirin incense burner. The novel "Gilded Palm" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
The following information was related to the gilding of the antique pure copper incense burner: * * 1. Some examples of gilded copper incense burner ** 1. * * Gold plated copper, three dragon top incense burner ** - This was the work of the 19th century, 1880 (the sixth year of Guangxu of the Qing Dynasty). It was 110mm wide and weighed 705g. It was the ultimate masterpiece of Chinese and Western art. There was only one piece left in the world and it was very rare. It was estimated to be worth 1.2 million yuan. 2. * * Modern gilded three-dragon handle copper incense burner ** - This was a national first-class cultural relic collected by the Sichuan Provincial Museum. The incense burner is made of three dragons as a handle and a ring. There is a copper chain on the ring connected to the cover. The cover is pierced with holes. The shoulder is decorated with auspicious patterns and the lotus seat is attached to the foot. 3. * * Ming Zhengde Copper Gilt Arabic Tripod Furnace ** - In the spring auction of 2024, this furnace was made of brass. The copper was refined and fell to the hand. Some parts of the copper were exposed, making it look like gold. The skin color of the whole body was excellent. The red skin was quiet and even, like the first appearance of the morning glow. The patina was thick and calm, like the luster of beautiful jade. This furnace was elegant and well-shaped. The round mouth was slightly constricted, and the lower edge of the abdomen was supported by three simplified animal feet. There were three Ruyi shaped openings on the abdominal wall, and the ground was decorated with fish roe brocade patterns. It was decorated in Arabic. The square box in the middle of the furnace was signed with the words "Zhengde Year System". The whole furnace was red and chestnut skin color interlaced, with the mouth and some gilded decorations in Arabic. The transaction price was 3,450,000 yuan. 4. * * Ming Dynasty Wanli Enamel Double Dragon Holding Longevity Pattern Square Cover Furnace ** - In the spring auction of 2024, the furnace was rectangular, with square ears facing the sky and four animal feet. The shape of the feet was similar to the curved streamlined shape of the "several" legs in Ming style furniture. It was a typical copper furnace shape in the middle and late Ming Dynasty. The whole body was made of copper and was decorated with a stringed-silk glaze. The mouth, body, four feet, and the bottom of the furnace were all beautifully decorated. The ground was made of sapphire blue glaze, and there were many auspicious patterns such as the double dragon arch-longevity pattern. The center of the bottom was embedded with a square frame, and the words "Made in Wanli of Ming Dynasty" were written inside. The transaction price was 2,990,000 yuan. 5. * * A set of tripod furnace and flower Gu in the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty ** - In the spring auction of 2024, the whole set of three-supply ware was square, thick, dignified and simple. The ancient bronze ware's decorative patterns were applied to the production of the enamelware. The picture was complicated and dense, the silk was neat and delicate, the glaze was full, the color was gorgeous, and the gold was bright. It had the artistic style of the typical Qianlong palace enamelware. The transaction price was 1,552,500 yuan. * * 2. In terms of artistic value and collection value ** 1. * * Xuande Furnace related manifestation ** - The Xuande Furnace was designed and manufactured by Zhu Zhanji, Emperor Xuanzong of the Ming Dynasty, in the third year of Xuande of the Ming Dynasty. It was the first bronze ware in Chinese history to be cast with wind-ground copper. It had more than 40 colors, and its shape was upright. Its lines were simple, upright, quiet, and elegant. It had pushed the art of copper incense burner to the peak of history. Xuande incense burner in different periods had their own focus in terms of precision and quality. Ming furnace emphasized charm, the furnace in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties had a simple and heavy feeling, the furnace in Yongzheng period had soft lines, and the fine furnace craftsmanship in Qianlong period reached the highest point in history. In the collection of bronzeware, copper stoves were well-made, exquisite in craftsmanship, simple and elegant in shape, practical and artistic in one, and became a popular antique art. The Xuande furnace was even more respected. Not only was it the most valuable incense burner on the market, but it also repeatedly set new records in the auction house. Its shape was quaint and thick. It was better to have ears than not. The more refined the caster, the better. The size and weight also affected the value. For example, furnaces with a diameter of 8 - 12 cm were commonly seen as small, 15 cm as medium (small quantity and high value), and larger than 20 cm as large (rare craftsmanship and high value). The heavier the furnace, the higher the value. Moreover, due to the many imitations of the past dynasties, the Xuande furnace had become the general name for the copper furnace with the Xuande style. Those of excellent quality were also rare antiques. 2. * * The embodiment of a common gilded copper incense burner ** - Judging from the auction prices of the gilded copper incense burner mentioned above, this kind of antique had a high collection value. Their craftsmanship, such as gilding, stringing, etc., as well as their unique shapes and exquisite patterns, added to their artistic value and were favored by collectors in the collection market. The novel "Gilded Palm" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
The censer of the Xuande year of the Ming Dynasty, also known as the Xuande furnace, was a copper censer designed and supervised by Zhu Zhanji, the Xuanzong of the Ming Dynasty, in the third year of Xuande. The gilded Xuande Furnace had the following characteristics: ** 1. Production related ** 1. ** Materials and Craftsmanship ** - In order to make a high-quality copper furnace, the emperor personally supervised it. Xuande furnaces were the most wonderful in color. Some gilded Xuande furnaces were mainly made of brass, with dozens of precious metals such as gold, silver, tin, and jewelry added. For example, some gilded furnaces were very thick. According to relevant records,"the color of the gilded furnace was yellow and white." - It was the first time in China history to use air-ground copper to cast bronzes. In order to make a high-quality copper furnace, there were as many as twelve processes to smelt air-ground copper. - At the bottom of it was the regular script of "Ming Xuande Year System", which was mostly written by Shen Du, a close minister of the emperor. The craftsman chiseled and carved it. The font was bold and clear, vigorous and powerful. 2. ** Styling and Design ** - The shape was quaint and thick. The ones with ears were better than those without ears. The more exquisite the caster, the better. Different sizes of furnaces had different values. The furnaces with a diameter of 8 - 12 cm were the most common and belonged to the small size; the furnaces with a diameter of about 15 cm were medium, and the number was less than the small size, but the value was higher than the small size; the furnaces with a diameter of more than 20 cm were large, and the craftsmanship was rare. The value was also very high. In the case of the same size, the heavier the furnace, the higher the value. - The shape of the artifact was upright, the lines were simple, it was upright and elegant, and it had a calm aura. It had more than forty colors. For example, some had a belly diameter of 12 centimeters, a caliber of 11 centimeters, and a height of 9 centimeters. They were simple and elegant, simple and clear, elegant, full of tension, restrained and reserved. Some had patterns such as bats carved on the furnace cover, which were full of beauty. The furnace body was regular in shape and the whole body was dark yellow. ** 2. Value and Collection ** 1. ** artistic value ** - It was a combination of practicality and artistry, pushing the art of copper incense burner to the peak of history. Not only was it the most valuable incense burner on the market, but it also repeatedly set new records in the auction house. Xuande incense burner of different periods had different emphasis on precision and quality. The open furnace emphasized the charm. Whether it was the overall or the detailed design, it was intriguing. - Its artistic value was also reflected in Mao Pijiang's "Xuanlu Song" praising its skin color: "Like a woman's skin, soft and delicate." Some Xuande furnaces had beautiful designs and excellent quality. Some furnaces were made of fine copper and were heavy to the touch. The color of the skin was calm and thick, and it was natural. The surface of the furnace was lustrous, and the brilliance was restrained. The color was hidden inside, reflecting a dazzling light. It was brilliant and natural, and it had a unique temperament and the beauty of the golden ratio. 2. ** Collection Status ** - Because there were many imitations in the past, the Xuande furnace was not only a furnace made in the third year of Xuande, but also a general term for the Xuande copper furnace. Some of them were of excellent quality and were rare antiques. In recent years, the trend of collecting copper furnaces could not be underestimated. The Xuande furnace had increased greatly. In the aspect of identifying authenticity, whether there was a horizontal line on the heart of the "De" character at the bottom could be used as a reference (at that time, it was called "saving a virtue", but there were also cases where there was no horizontal line). It could also be judged from the overall shape, craftsmanship, patina and other aspects. For example, some Xuande furnaces had smooth, smooth, bright and moist inner chambers, which were finely polished without any sand or soil lumps. They were neat, delicate and exquisite. The lines of the furnace body were smooth, natural and supple, without any astringent or continuous cracks. Moreover, from the traces of use, such as the thick soot in the furnace, the solidified ash, and the surplus, it could indicate long-term use. The novel "Gilded Palm" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
The auction price of the gilded bronze incense burner varied greatly depending on the age, craftsmanship, preservation, and other factors of the incense burner. For example, in the 19th century, 1880, the copper gilded gold enameled Sanlongding incense burner of the court office in the sixth year of Guangxu of the Qing Dynasty was estimated to be 1.2 million yuan. The imitation copper gilded Shoushan stone inlaid gold Kirin incense burner was estimated to be 400,000 - 600,000 yuan in Christie's Hong Kong autumn auction in 2018, and the transaction price was 1,750,000 yuan. The Ming Zhengde copper gilded Arabic three-legged cylinder furnace was sold at RMB 3,450,000 in China Guardian's Spring 2024 auction; a set of Qing Qianlong silk inlaid flower animal face tripod furnace and flower Gu was sold at RMB 1,552,500 in China Guardian's Spring 2024 auction; and a copper cylinder furnace in the early Qing Dynasty was sold at RMB 1,380,000 in China Guardian's Spring 2024 auction. The novel " Gilded Palm " is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!