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What is a Japanese censer?

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What is a Japanese censer?
A Japanese censer, also known as an incense burner or pastille burner, is an ornate vessel used for burning solid perfume or incense. You can shop a range of antique and vintage Japanese censers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Japanese Meiji Period Bronze and Champlevé Enameled Censer
Located in Long Island City, NY
This Japanese censer incense burner, inspired by Chinese pieces, is of spheroidal form, the bronze
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Bronze Censer
Located in Astoria, NY
Japanese Bronze Censer, late 19th century, the globular pierced top with hinged door, on integral
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

JAPAN IMPERIAL 1900 Meiji Period Tripode Koro Censer In Cloisonné Enamel With
Located in Miami, FL
censer, created in the imperial Japan during the Meiji period (1868-1912), circa 1900. It was carefully
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Silver, Bronze, Copper, Enamel

Japan 1890 Meiji Period Bronze Koro Censer in Cloisonne Enamel with Jade Lid
Located in Miami, FL
Japanese Koro from the Meiji Period (1868-1912). Beautiful antique ten sides fluted koro censer
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Jade, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Enamel

Meiji Period Japanese Silver Censer
Located in New Orleans, LA
This stunning Meiji period silver censer is a work of exquisite detail. Crafted by renowned
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Japan Good Luck Elephant Censer
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This charming censer features an elephant, a symbol of strength, wisdom, and good fortune in
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

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