Incense burner - Bronze - Ashtamangala’s

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Chinese bronze incense burner dating to 1980–1990, with a lid crowned by a seated Foo Dog and a body decorated with the Eight Auspicious Symbols (Ashtamangala).

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Dutch seller with over 25 years of experience in Tibet, Nepal and China

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Chinese Bronze Incense Burner with Ashtamangalas and Foo Dogs.

Lid: crowned with a seated Foo Dog (Shishi/Guardian Lion) — protects the sacred space and wards off negative energy

Corpus: decorated with the Eight Auspicious Symbols (Ashtamangalas), the eight sacred Buddhist symbols:
The Umbrella (Chattra) — protection
The Golden Fish (Matsya) — luck & freedom
The Vase (Kalasha) — abundance
The Lotus (Padma) — purity
The White Conch (Shankha) — the voice of the Dharma
The Endless Knot (Shrivatsa) — eternal wisdom
The Victory Banner (Dhvaja) — triumph over ignorance
The Wheel (Dharmachakra) — the teaching of the Buddha

Intended for burning incense sticks or cones in Buddhist or Taoist ritual contexts.

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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Dutch seller with over 25 years of experience in Tibet, Nepal and China

No additional 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 object you will receive

No intermediaries — we ship our products ourselves, directly to you via easy-to-follow Track and Trace codes

Fair & combined shipping costs — combined shipping available 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 Incense Burner with Ashtamangalas and Foo Dogs.

Lid: crowned with a seated Foo Dog (Shishi/Guardian Lion) — protects the sacred space and wards off negative energy

Corpus: decorated with the Eight Auspicious Symbols (Ashtamangalas), the eight sacred Buddhist symbols:
The Umbrella (Chattra) — protection
The Golden Fish (Matsya) — luck & freedom
The Vase (Kalasha) — abundance
The Lotus (Padma) — purity
The White Conch (Shankha) — the voice of the Dharma
The Endless Knot (Shrivatsa) — eternal wisdom
The Victory Banner (Dhvaja) — triumph over ignorance
The Wheel (Dharmachakra) — the teaching of the Buddha

Intended for burning incense sticks or cones in Buddhist or Taoist ritual contexts.

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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Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
775 g
Title additional information
Ashtamangala’s
Material
Bronze
Country of origin
China
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
17 cm
Width
12.5 cm
Depth
12.5 cm
Estimated period
1980-1990
The NetherlandsVerified
6535
Objects sold
100%
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