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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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Imposing Japanese censer, 19th century, patinated bronze.
Located in Monza, IT
Imposing Japanese censer, 19th century, patinated bronze. Japanese censer dating back to the end of
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Imposing Japanese censer, 19th century, patinated bronze.

Imposing Japanese censer, 19th century, patinated bronze.

Japanese Meiji Period Bronze and Champlevé Enameled Censer
Located in New York, 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 Meiji Period Bronze and Champlevé Enameled Censer

Japanese Meiji Period Bronze and Champlevé Enameled Censer

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

Japan 1890 Meiji Period Bronze Koro Censer in Cloisonne Enamel with Jade Lid

Japan 1890 Meiji Period Bronze Koro Censer in Cloisonne Enamel with Jade Lid

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

Meiji Period Japanese Silver Censer

Meiji Period Japanese Silver Censer

Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Tripod Censer
Located in New York, NY
Very fine quality Japanese Meiji period Satsuma tripod censer with a foo dog finial. wonderful
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Tripod Censer

Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Tripod Censer

Japanese Bronze and Champ Leve Censer
Located in San Francisco, CA
Japanese bronze and champleve censer jar. Large elephant handles and a standing elephant finial on
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Early 20th Century Japanese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Bronze and Champ Leve Censer

Japanese Bronze and Champ Leve Censer

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