Incense burner (2) - Bronze - Foo fog / the dragon / the phoenix
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Two bronze standing incense burners on a high pedestal from China, dating to 1980–1990, each 24 cm tall with a 7.5 cm footprint and a total weight of 790 g, featuring a Foo Dog on the lid and a dragon with phoenix motif, in good condition with minor signs of age and spotting.
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Dutch seller with more than 25 years of experience in Tibet, Nepal and China
No extra charges for European buyers — no customs duties, import VAT or handling fees, which you would pay with all other Asian suppliers at this auction
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Bronze incense burners with Foo Dog, Dragon and Phoenix.
Standing incense burners (Chinese: 香炉, xiānglú) on a high pedestal — also known as 'pedestal censers'.
Function: Used in temples, altars, or as a decorative ritual object for burning incense sticks or incense blocks.
Foo Dog (on the lid)
Official: Shīzi (獅子) — Buddhist lion or 'Guardian Lion'
Symbol of protection, strength and warding off evil
Always placed on ritual objects as guardian of the sacred.
Dragon + Phoenix together = a classic yin-yang pair, symbol of cosmic balance and marital happiness.
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 TranslateDutch seller with more than 25 years of experience in Tibet, Nepal and China
No extra charges for European buyers — no customs duties, import VAT or handling fees, which you would pay with all other Asian suppliers at this auction
100% transparent — all photos are taken by us and show exactly the item 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 easily specify a preferred shipping date
100% Reliable — Your package will always be shipped, regardless of the winning bid.
Bronze incense burners with Foo Dog, Dragon and Phoenix.
Standing incense burners (Chinese: 香炉, xiānglú) on a high pedestal — also known as 'pedestal censers'.
Function: Used in temples, altars, or as a decorative ritual object for burning incense sticks or incense blocks.
Foo Dog (on the lid)
Official: Shīzi (獅子) — Buddhist lion or 'Guardian Lion'
Symbol of protection, strength and warding off evil
Always placed on ritual objects as guardian of the sacred.
Dragon + Phoenix together = a classic yin-yang pair, symbol of cosmic balance and marital happiness.
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
Weight
790 g
Title additional information
Foo fog / the dragon / the phoenix
Number of objects
2
Material
Bronze
Country of origin
China
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
24 cm
Width
7.5 cm
Depth
7.5 cm
Estimated period
1980-1990
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