This censor was cast during the early pary of the Ch¡¯ien Lung Period (1736 ¨C 1796 ) , Qing Dynasty.
At the bottom left side (pictured) the censor is signed and dated.
The Chinese characters at the side:乾隆四年十月吉日 造
translates " it is made in one traditional ( auspicious) good day of October in 1740.
The approximate age is 2011-1740=271
This censor is in excellent condition, including the feet. Only cleaned and a light ...click for details
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