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
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
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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
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.

