Incense burner - Bronze - Elephants
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Bronze Chinese elephant incense burner from 1980–1990, 20.5 cm high, 14.5 cm wide, 12 cm deep, weighing 900 g, in good used condition with signs of age and spots.
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Elephant incense burner.
Elephants play a rich symbolic role in Chinese incense burners.
Symbolism of the elephant in Chinese culture
Luck & peace — The Chinese word for elephant (象, xiàng) sounds the same as the word for "luck" or a favorable sign. Elephants are therefore seen as bringers of luck and positive energy.
Strength & stability — The elephant figuratively carries the world on its back; on incense burners this symbolizes a solid, protective presence in the home or temple.
Wisdom & long life — Buddhist influence (via India and Tibet) strengthened the association with wisdom, patience and a long life.
Feng shui — An elephant with an upward-trumpeting trunk attracts luck and prosperity; with a downward trunk it protects the home.
Buddhist connection
In Buddhism the white elephant is sacred — it represents the birth of the Buddha (Queen Maya dreamed of a white elephant). On incense burners elephants therefore often appear as bearers of a lotus, pagoda, or incense holder on their backs, emphasizing the connection between the earthly and the divine.
The incense burner is in good used condition with signs of age. (See photos)
Very fine detail.
Carefully packed and shipped insured.
This item can be shipped together with other items of mine in this auction so that you only pay the shipping costs once.
Seller's Story
With more than 25 years of experience, we personally travel through China, Tibet, and Nepal to select authentic devotional art and ritual objects.
Each piece is carefully chosen for its cultural value, craftsmanship, and story.
Fast shipping and professional packaging - Each object is expertly packed to guarantee safe delivery
We always offer combined shipping on our auctions.
Note: You can only combine items within the same auction. If you wish to purchase multiple items from different auctions, pay for one item first and then send us a message so we can reduce the shipping costs on the other item.
Translated by Google TranslateElephant incense burner.
Elephants play a rich symbolic role in Chinese incense burners.
Symbolism of the elephant in Chinese culture
Luck & peace — The Chinese word for elephant (象, xiàng) sounds the same as the word for "luck" or a favorable sign. Elephants are therefore seen as bringers of luck and positive energy.
Strength & stability — The elephant figuratively carries the world on its back; on incense burners this symbolizes a solid, protective presence in the home or temple.
Wisdom & long life — Buddhist influence (via India and Tibet) strengthened the association with wisdom, patience and a long life.
Feng shui — An elephant with an upward-trumpeting trunk attracts luck and prosperity; with a downward trunk it protects the home.
Buddhist connection
In Buddhism the white elephant is sacred — it represents the birth of the Buddha (Queen Maya dreamed of a white elephant). On incense burners elephants therefore often appear as bearers of a lotus, pagoda, or incense holder on their backs, emphasizing the connection between the earthly and the divine.
The incense burner is in good used condition with signs of age. (See photos)
Very fine detail.
Carefully packed and shipped insured.
This item can be shipped together with other items of mine in this auction so that you only pay the shipping costs once.
Seller's Story
With more than 25 years of experience, we personally travel through China, Tibet, and Nepal to select authentic devotional art and ritual objects.
Each piece is carefully chosen for its cultural value, craftsmanship, and story.
Fast shipping and professional packaging - Each object is expertly packed to guarantee safe delivery
We always offer combined shipping on our auctions.
Note: You can only combine items within the same auction. If you wish to purchase multiple items from different auctions, pay for one item first and then send us a message so we can reduce the shipping costs on the other item.
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Era
1900-2000
Weight
900 g
Title additional information
Elephants
Number of objects
1
Material
Bronze
Country of origin
China
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
20.5 cm
Width
14.5 cm
Depth
12 cm
Estimated period
1980-1990
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