Incense burner - Bronze - Foo Dog
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Bronze Chinese Foo Dog incense burner dating to 1970–1980, 10 cm high, 10 cm wide, 8.5 cm deep, weight 580 g, in good condition with minor signs of age and spots, with title information Foo Dog.
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* Dutch seller with more than 25 years of experience in Tibet, Nepal and China
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Chinese Foo Dog Incense Burner (獅子香炉)
This is a bronze foo dog incense burner, an exceptional piece that combines decorative art with a ritual function.
A foo dog (also known as shishi 獅子 or "Chinese lion") is a mythological protective creature from Chinese culture
This piece is fashioned as an incense burner — the back/neck opens as a lid to place incense
The smoke escapes through the open mouth of the animal
Foo dogs are traditionally placed at the entrances of temples, palaces and homes as guardians
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 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 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 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 Foo Dog Incense Burner (獅子香炉)
This is a bronze foo dog incense burner, an exceptional piece that combines decorative art with a ritual function.
A foo dog (also known as shishi 獅子 or "Chinese lion") is a mythological protective creature from Chinese culture
This piece is fashioned as an incense burner — the back/neck opens as a lid to place incense
The smoke escapes through the open mouth of the animal
Foo dogs are traditionally placed at the entrances of temples, palaces and homes as guardians
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
Foo Dog
Material
Bronze
Country of origin
China
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
10 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
8.5 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980
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