摘要
The Chinese incense burner,a cornerstone of material culture,embodies distinguished craftsmanship and reflects sociocultural evolution across ritual,religious,and domestic life.Through analysis of a Qing-dynasty copper Ding-style censer with gold and silver inlay,this paper examines its antique form,masterly technique,and decorative motifs.It demonstrates how such objects synthesize the cultural ethos of the Kang-Qian era by uniting Ming-Song literati classicism with consummate imperial artistry.This case study thus provides a focused lens on the critical interplay between elite taste and technical execution in the history of Chinese craftsmanship.
