:Qing Dynasty Copper Long Incense Box With Openwork Scroll Grass Pattern, Qing Dynasty, 18th–19th Century

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Measurements:Total length of incense box 24 cm / 9.45 inches, 18th to 19th Century Qing Dynasty, Category: Miscellaneous Antique, Primary markets: New York, VancouverCondition & Provenance:The whole piece is intact without dents, deformation or perforations. The openwork scroll patterns on the lid remain crisp with no heavy wear on carving edges. The lid fits the base tightly with seamless closure. The copper surface carries natural aged patina with layered warm brown tones, no artificial aging or chemical cleaning. Original ancient incense ash residue remains inside the tray from historical usage. This incense box was previously stocked at a long-established oriental antique gallery in New York, later collected by a private scholar’s study collection in Vancouver, Canada. It has been preserved in dry, light-proof storage with no soldering repairs, body touch-ups or secondary carved modifications.Object Description:This long copper incense burner box is a refined stationery artifact from the Qing Dynasty, cast as two separable pieces: a rectangular base tray and a fully openwork cover. The lid is fully decorated with interlocking openwork scroll grass and kui dragon motifs. Smooth swirling curves are evenly spaced; hollow cutouts allow incense smoke to circulate freely, balancing decorative aesthetics and practical burning function. The thin side borders are neatly finished with smoothly polished corners, crafted from solid weighty copper. The long inner trough is designed for stick incense, with a flat stable bottom for desktop placement. Featuring a sleek elongated silhouette ideal for study display, it represents a classic scholarly incense utensil of the Qing era. The elaborate openwork carving, complete original condition and authentic usage traces grant it outstanding collectible and decorative value for antique study collections.

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