Incense burner - Bronze - Elephant, lotus
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Bronze incense burner in Chinese dynastic style, dating to ca. 1980–1990, titled Olifant, lotus; height 11 cm, width 14 cm, depth 6.5 cm, weight 715 g, in good used condition with minor signs of aging and spots.
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The elephant symbolizes in Buddhism wisdom, strength, patience, and royal power. In Chinese and Tibetan traditions, the elephant is associated with happiness, protection and spiritual stability.
The lotus lid with its layered petals represents purity, enlightenment and spiritual awakening - the lotus grows from mud but blooms unblemished.
The incense rising from the lotus symbolizes prayers and offerings that ascend to the divine.
Ritual use: This type of incense burner was traditionally used in temples, on altars, and in meditation rooms. The incense is placed inside the elephant, and the smoke rises gracefully through the lotus opening, creating a meditative and purifying atmosphere.
Weight: 715 grams
The incense burner is in good used condition with signs of age. (See photos)
Very finely detailed.
It is carefully packaged and insured for shipping.
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 TranslateThe elephant symbolizes in Buddhism wisdom, strength, patience, and royal power. In Chinese and Tibetan traditions, the elephant is associated with happiness, protection and spiritual stability.
The lotus lid with its layered petals represents purity, enlightenment and spiritual awakening - the lotus grows from mud but blooms unblemished.
The incense rising from the lotus symbolizes prayers and offerings that ascend to the divine.
Ritual use: This type of incense burner was traditionally used in temples, on altars, and in meditation rooms. The incense is placed inside the elephant, and the smoke rises gracefully through the lotus opening, creating a meditative and purifying atmosphere.
Weight: 715 grams
The incense burner is in good used condition with signs of age. (See photos)
Very finely detailed.
It is carefully packaged and insured for shipping.
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
715 g
Title additional information
Elephant, lotus
Number of objects
1
Material
Bronze
Country of origin
China
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
11 cm
Width
14 cm
Depth
6.5 cm
Estimated period
1980-1990
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