Any asian crafts experts here?

I found this burner for sale recently, but this is really out of my comfort zone.
I really like it. Does any one have an Idea about the age and value of this item?
They are asking 100us$ for it.
Thank you.

 

I can't help you on reading the markings or value of this incense burner. The dragon with ball is a common motif from Tibet, China, Korea to Japan, etc. Dragons holding/protecting a ball that yas represented the sun, moon, a round pearl of wisdom, good luck, etc. is in the Buddhism and Taoism religions.

http://www.sacred-texts.com/etc/ddl/ddl12.htm
https://wyrmflight.wordpress.com/2012/03/20/the-dragons-pearl/

The following website is called "The Incense Burner Virtual Museum." It had several dragon motif burners with at least 2 of them with lids of dragons and ball. on a quick look at bronze and brass burners saw 2 that were (20th century) reproductions. None of them have much info.

This is the home page of the the site. You might look through the following: click "Material" > "Metal" > "Bronze" and the "Brass.." The pics are thumbnails, click them for larger pics.
http://www.kandaki.com/BP-Index.php

The 2 I found most similar to yours were listed under the material brass.

Item #69
Origin: China Incense: Cone Shape: Pot : Dragon Material: Brass
Period: 2000 Location: Asian IdeasDotcom Inc
Description: This ceremonial burner is a reproduction of Southeast Asian vessels that were traditionally used in Buddhist rituals to ward off evil spirits. Constructed from solid brass, this three-footed burner features dragons all around, including its handles. 7" length X 5.5" width X 6" height.

Item #345
Origin: China Shape: Pot : Dragon Material: Brass
Period: 20th Location: Fine Kimono, Japanese Antiques & Collectibles
Description: A gorgeous brass cast incense burner portraying two dragons on the lid protecting a magical green ball and the sides also embellished with raised dragon designs. The handles are in a shape of a dragon's head and the three legs in a shape of a beast's face. Size W:6", H:6", D:5" Weight 38 oz

--- Susan

 

Thank you Susan that was a great help.
The burner is no mine yet but I'm considering to get it
Regards
Pedro

 

Looks to me a bit old made with the shining parts . Including that there's not much traces off wear on the foots . If real and old it's a good deal for that price but check very good

 

I think this one is exactly the same and therefor this is not an antique....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chinese-Fen...ragon-Lion-Incense-Burner-Censer/172319565281
I think I will wait for an really old one to come along ....

 

It's the kind of thing that if you like it and are keeping it, go for it. If you're planning to resell, $10-20 is about the max you should shell out.