Incense burner - Bronze - Foo Dog / Ashtamangala’s
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Foo Dog Incense Burner with the Eight Ashtamangalas
This exceptional incense burner unites two of the most powerful symbols from the Tibetan-Chinese devotional tradition: the protective foo dog (shishi) and the eight Buddhist lucky beings — the Ashtamangala.
The foo dog — also called shishi or lion-dog — has stood for centuries as a guardian of temples, palaces, and sacred spaces.
As a pair they symbolize the duality of yin and yang, offering protection against negative energies while welcoming happiness and prosperity.
The eight Ashtamangalas embedded in the relief each carry their own meaning:
The parasol (chattra) — protection and royal dignity
The golden fishes (suvarnamatsya) — luck, fertility, and liberation
The vase of treasure (kalasha) — abundance and spiritual wealth
The lotus (padma) — purity and enlightenment
The white conch (shankha) — the voice of the Dharma
The endless knot (shrivasta) — the interconnectedness of all things
The victory banner (dhvaja) — the triumph of the Dharma over ignorance
The Dharma wheel (dharmachakra) — the path to enlightenment
Weight: 780 grams.
The incense burner is in good used condition with signs of aging. (See photos)
Very finely detailed.
Carefully packed and insured shipment.
This item can be shipped together with other items of mine in this auction so you only pay 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 TranslateFoo Dog Incense Burner with the Eight Ashtamangalas
This exceptional incense burner unites two of the most powerful symbols from the Tibetan-Chinese devotional tradition: the protective foo dog (shishi) and the eight Buddhist lucky beings — the Ashtamangala.
The foo dog — also called shishi or lion-dog — has stood for centuries as a guardian of temples, palaces, and sacred spaces.
As a pair they symbolize the duality of yin and yang, offering protection against negative energies while welcoming happiness and prosperity.
The eight Ashtamangalas embedded in the relief each carry their own meaning:
The parasol (chattra) — protection and royal dignity
The golden fishes (suvarnamatsya) — luck, fertility, and liberation
The vase of treasure (kalasha) — abundance and spiritual wealth
The lotus (padma) — purity and enlightenment
The white conch (shankha) — the voice of the Dharma
The endless knot (shrivasta) — the interconnectedness of all things
The victory banner (dhvaja) — the triumph of the Dharma over ignorance
The Dharma wheel (dharmachakra) — the path to enlightenment
Weight: 780 grams.
The incense burner is in good used condition with signs of aging. (See photos)
Very finely detailed.
Carefully packed and insured shipment.
This item can be shipped together with other items of mine in this auction so you only pay 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 TranslateDetails
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Foo Dog / Ashtamangala’s
Number of objects
1
Material
Bronze
Country of origin
China
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
16 cm
Width
12 cm
Depth
12 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980
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