Incense burner - Bronze - Show / carp
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Chinese bronze incense burner in the shape of a koi carp (vis / karper), dating from 1980–1990, 6 cm high, 17 cm wide and 11 cm deep, and weighing 580 g, in good used condition with minor signs of age and small stains.
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* Dutch seller with more than 25 years of experience in Tibet, Nepal and China
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Chinese Bronze Fish Incense Burner (鱼形香炉)
This is a Chinese bronze incense burner in the shape of a carp (koi), a classic object in Chinese decorative art.
The openwork grille pattern (reticulated work) on the body served as the incense smoke outlet.
The large carp with a smaller carp inside is a powerful symbol:
Abundance and prosperity (余 yú = fish, sounds like "surplus")
Fertility and continuity — big + small = generations
Luck and prosperity in Feng Shui context
Carps are also connected to the "koi leaps over the dragon gate" story — transformation and success.
Used as an incense burner (香炉 xiānglú): incense sticks or cones were placed inside, smoke escaped through the openwork grille
Popular in altar setups, temples, and as a Feng Shui object for the home.
This object can be shipped together with other objects 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 Translate* Dutch seller with more than 25 years of experience in Tibet, Nepal and China
* No extra costs for European buyers — no customs duties, import VAT or handling fees, which you would pay with all other Asian suppliers on this auction
* 100% transparent — all photos were taken by us and show exactly the object you will receive
* No intermediaries — we ship our products ourselves, directly to you via easy-to-follow Track and Trace codes
* Lightning-fast shipping — always within 2 business days, usually within 1 day
* Fair & combined shipping costs — combined shipping active on all our auction items
* Flexible shipping — after payment you can easily specify a preferred shipping date
* 100% Reliable — Your package will always be shipped, regardless of the final bid.
Chinese Bronze Fish Incense Burner (鱼形香炉)
This is a Chinese bronze incense burner in the shape of a carp (koi), a classic object in Chinese decorative art.
The openwork grille pattern (reticulated work) on the body served as the incense smoke outlet.
The large carp with a smaller carp inside is a powerful symbol:
Abundance and prosperity (余 yú = fish, sounds like "surplus")
Fertility and continuity — big + small = generations
Luck and prosperity in Feng Shui context
Carps are also connected to the "koi leaps over the dragon gate" story — transformation and success.
Used as an incense burner (香炉 xiānglú): incense sticks or cones were placed inside, smoke escaped through the openwork grille
Popular in altar setups, temples, and as a Feng Shui object for the home.
This object can be shipped together with other objects 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
Weight
580 g
Title additional information
Show / carp
Material
Bronze
Country of origin
China
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
6 cm
Width
17 cm
Depth
11 cm
Estimated period
1980-1990
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