Incense burner - Bronze - Yin-Yang / Trigrams
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The Yin-Yang symbol (太極, Taiji) The central symbol on the lid represents the cosmic balance between two complementary forces: yin (dark, feminine, receptive, earth) and yang (light, masculine, active, heaven). The two "eyes" show that each element contains the seed of its opposite.
The Eight Trigrams (八卦, Bagua) Around the yin-yang symbol you see eight trigrams - combinations of three continuous (yang) or broken (yin) lines.
Each trigram represents:
- A natural element (heaven, earth, water, fire, wind, thunder, mountain, lake)
- A direction
- A family member
Specific qualities and energies
The octagonal shape, the octagonal base reflects the eight directions and trigrams, making this burner a powerful Feng Shui object.
The eight trigrams on this incense burner are direct from the I Ching (易經, Yijing or "Book of Changes"), one of the oldest Chinese classical texts.
The connection to the I Ching:
Trigrams as building blocks The eight trigrams (bagua) form the basis of the I Ching system. When you combine two trigrams, you get a hexagram (six lines) - and there are 64 possible hexagrams that constitute the core of the I Ching.
Divination and wisdom The I Ching is traditionally used for:
- Divination and consulting oracles
- Philosophical reflection on change and transformation
- Understanding natural cycles and human situations
So this incense burner unites:
- The yin-yang principle (the source of all change)
- The eight trigrams (the fundamental patterns of the universe)
- The octagonal shape (the eight directions and energies)
This makes the object not only functional for incense, but also a meditative and symbolic piece that represents the cosmic order.
The incense burner is in good used condition with signs of aging. (See photos)
Very fine detail.
Carefully packed and insured for shipping.
This item can be shipped together with other items of mine in this auction so you only pay shipping 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 Yin-Yang symbol (太極, Taiji) The central symbol on the lid represents the cosmic balance between two complementary forces: yin (dark, feminine, receptive, earth) and yang (light, masculine, active, heaven). The two "eyes" show that each element contains the seed of its opposite.
The Eight Trigrams (八卦, Bagua) Around the yin-yang symbol you see eight trigrams - combinations of three continuous (yang) or broken (yin) lines.
Each trigram represents:
- A natural element (heaven, earth, water, fire, wind, thunder, mountain, lake)
- A direction
- A family member
Specific qualities and energies
The octagonal shape, the octagonal base reflects the eight directions and trigrams, making this burner a powerful Feng Shui object.
The eight trigrams on this incense burner are direct from the I Ching (易經, Yijing or "Book of Changes"), one of the oldest Chinese classical texts.
The connection to the I Ching:
Trigrams as building blocks The eight trigrams (bagua) form the basis of the I Ching system. When you combine two trigrams, you get a hexagram (six lines) - and there are 64 possible hexagrams that constitute the core of the I Ching.
Divination and wisdom The I Ching is traditionally used for:
- Divination and consulting oracles
- Philosophical reflection on change and transformation
- Understanding natural cycles and human situations
So this incense burner unites:
- The yin-yang principle (the source of all change)
- The eight trigrams (the fundamental patterns of the universe)
- The octagonal shape (the eight directions and energies)
This makes the object not only functional for incense, but also a meditative and symbolic piece that represents the cosmic order.
The incense burner is in good used condition with signs of aging. (See photos)
Very fine detail.
Carefully packed and insured for shipping.
This item can be shipped together with other items of mine in this auction so you only pay shipping 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
Title additional information
Yin-Yang / Trigrams
Number of objects
1
Material
Bronze
Country of origin
China
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
4 cm
Width
8 cm
Depth
8 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980
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