Incense burner - Bronze - Elephant, lotus
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Bronze incense burner depicting an elephant with a lotus lid from China, dating to 1980–1990, 11 cm high, 14 cm wide, 6.5 cm deep, and weighing 715 g, in good used condition with small signs of age and stains.
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The elephant symbolizes in Buddhism wisdom, strength, patience and royal power. In Chinese and Tibetan traditions the elephant is associated with happiness, protection and spiritual stability.
The lotus lid with its layered petals represents purity, enlightenment and spiritual awakening - the lotus grows from mud but blooms unblemished.
The incense rising from the lotus symbolizes prayers and offerings that ascend to the divine.
Ritual use: This type of incense burner was traditionally used in temples, on altars and in meditation rooms. The incense is placed inside the elephant, and the smoke rises gracefully through the lotus opening, creating a meditative and purifying atmosphere.
Weight: 730 grams.
The incense burner is in good used condition with signs of age. (See photos)
Very finely detailed.
Carefully packed and insured shipping.
This object can be shipped together with other items of mine in this auction so that you only pay shipping costs once.
The elephant symbolizes in Buddhism wisdom, strength, patience and royal power. In Chinese and Tibetan traditions the elephant is associated with happiness, protection and spiritual stability.
The lotus lid with its layered petals represents purity, enlightenment and spiritual awakening - the lotus grows from mud but blooms unblemished.
The incense rising from the lotus symbolizes prayers and offerings that ascend to the divine.
Ritual use: This type of incense burner was traditionally used in temples, on altars and in meditation rooms. The incense is placed inside the elephant, and the smoke rises gracefully through the lotus opening, creating a meditative and purifying atmosphere.
Weight: 730 grams.
The incense burner is in good used condition with signs of age. (See photos)
Very finely detailed.
Carefully packed and insured shipping.
This object can be shipped together with other items of mine in this auction so that you only pay shipping costs once.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
715 g
Title additional information
Elephant, lotus
Number of objects
1
Material
Bronze
Country of origin
China
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
11 cm
Width
14 cm
Depth
6.5 cm
Estimated period
1980-1990
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