Incense burner - Bronze - Foo dog
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Description from the seller
This is a bronze foo dog incense burner - a classic symbol of protection in Chinese culture.
The foo dog is known as the guardian of sacred spaces and is often placed in pairs at temples and palaces.
Features of this piece:
Material: Bronze with a beautiful dark patina indicating age
Function: Incense burner (censer) - smoke escapes through the open mouth of the foo dog
Decoration: The body features stylized flames or cloud patterns, typical of Chinese ritual bronzes
Symbolism: The foo dog symbolizes protection, strength, and prosperity
Style: The expressive head with an open mouth and the compact, rounded form are characteristic of Ming/Qing dynasty style
Use: Traditionally these burners were used in temples, on altars, or in scholarly households for burning incense during meditation, ceremonies, or as offerings to ancestors.
The incense burner is in good used condition with signs of age. (See photos)
Very finely detailed.
Carefully packed and insured shipment.
Weight: 680 grams.
This object can be shipped together with other items from me 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 TranslateThis is a bronze foo dog incense burner - a classic symbol of protection in Chinese culture.
The foo dog is known as the guardian of sacred spaces and is often placed in pairs at temples and palaces.
Features of this piece:
Material: Bronze with a beautiful dark patina indicating age
Function: Incense burner (censer) - smoke escapes through the open mouth of the foo dog
Decoration: The body features stylized flames or cloud patterns, typical of Chinese ritual bronzes
Symbolism: The foo dog symbolizes protection, strength, and prosperity
Style: The expressive head with an open mouth and the compact, rounded form are characteristic of Ming/Qing dynasty style
Use: Traditionally these burners were used in temples, on altars, or in scholarly households for burning incense during meditation, ceremonies, or as offerings to ancestors.
The incense burner is in good used condition with signs of age. (See photos)
Very finely detailed.
Carefully packed and insured shipment.
Weight: 680 grams.
This object can be shipped together with other items from me 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 TranslateDetails
Era
1900-2000
Weight
650 g
Title additional information
Foo dog
Number of objects
1
Material
Bronze
Country of origin
China
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
10 cm
Width
10.5 cm
Depth
9 cm
Estimated period
1980-1990
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