Incense burner - Bronze
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A Chinese bronze incense burner (xiāng lú) of the high-foot type, dating from 1980–1990, with a Foo Dog lid, dragon side handles, carp motif on the lid, and measurements of 17 cm high by 18 cm wide by 12 cm deep and weighing 885 g, in good condition with minor signs of age and stains.
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* 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 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 business day
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This is a exquisite specimen of a Chinese incense burner (xiāng lú 香炉), made in bronze with a rich, dark-brown patina.
High-foot incense burner (gāo zú xiāng lú 高足香炉) — characterized by the slender, elevated foot (pedestal)
Lid knob — Foo Dog / Shīzi (狮子)
The figure on top is a Chinese lion (also known as "Foo Dog" or Buddhist lion), symbol of:
Protection and guardianship of sacred spaces
Power and royal dignity.
Handles — Dragons (龙 Lóng)
The two side handles are shaped as dragons
Dragons symbolize:
Heavenly power and imperial authority
Luck, rain and fertility
Carp on the lid:
Perseverance & success — the legend of the carp climbing the waterfall and becoming a dragon (lí yú tiào lóng mén 鲤鱼跳龙门)
Prosperity & wealth — the word yú (鱼, fish) sounds like yú (余, surplus/wealth)
Transformation & enlightenment — the transition from carp to dragon as a metaphor for spiritual growth
Happiness in marriage & fertility — carps paired symbolize harmony.
This object 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 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 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 business day
* Fair & combined shipping costs — combined shipping active on all our auction items
* Flexible shipping — after payment you can simply provide a preferred shipping date
* 100% Reliable — Your package will always be shipped, regardless of the winning bid.
This is a exquisite specimen of a Chinese incense burner (xiāng lú 香炉), made in bronze with a rich, dark-brown patina.
High-foot incense burner (gāo zú xiāng lú 高足香炉) — characterized by the slender, elevated foot (pedestal)
Lid knob — Foo Dog / Shīzi (狮子)
The figure on top is a Chinese lion (also known as "Foo Dog" or Buddhist lion), symbol of:
Protection and guardianship of sacred spaces
Power and royal dignity.
Handles — Dragons (龙 Lóng)
The two side handles are shaped as dragons
Dragons symbolize:
Heavenly power and imperial authority
Luck, rain and fertility
Carp on the lid:
Perseverance & success — the legend of the carp climbing the waterfall and becoming a dragon (lí yú tiào lóng mén 鲤鱼跳龙门)
Prosperity & wealth — the word yú (鱼, fish) sounds like yú (余, surplus/wealth)
Transformation & enlightenment — the transition from carp to dragon as a metaphor for spiritual growth
Happiness in marriage & fertility — carps paired symbolize harmony.
This object 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
Weight
885 g
Material
Bronze
Country of origin
China
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
17 cm
Width
18 cm
Depth
12 cm
Estimated period
1980-1990
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